2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · ND56 LXL
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 123,659 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND56 LXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 123,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND56 LXL 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 (ND56 LXL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ND56 LXL Mileage History
- 08/01/2024122,604 mi
- 08/01/2024122,604 mi
- 22/01/2025123,220 mi+616 mi
- 23/01/2026123,657 mi+437 mi
- 23/01/2026123,659 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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