2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NA06 HHV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 251,178 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA06 HHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 251,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA06 HHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (NA06 HHV) between August 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
NA06 HHV Mileage History
- 18/08/2023234,819 mi
- 30/04/2024250,854 mi+16,035 mi
- 02/05/2024250,856 mi+2 mi
- 15/04/2025251,166 mi+310 mi
- 16/04/2025251,178 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 9,845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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