2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NE03 MAR
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 125,885 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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NE03 MAR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 125,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NE03 MAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (NE03 MAR) between October 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NE03 MAR Mileage History
- 21/10/200927,501 mi
- 08/11/201036,870 mi+9,369 mi
- 11/11/201146,417 mi+9,547 mi
- 22/10/201256,811 mi+10,394 mi
- 07/11/201369,535 mi+12,724 mi
- 12/11/201477,386 mi+7,851 mi
- 09/11/201586,249 mi+8,863 mi
- 07/11/2016101,419 mi+15,170 mi
- 07/11/2016101,419 mi
- 31/10/2017108,922 mi+7,503 mi
- 07/11/2018111,820 mi+2,898 mi
- 07/11/2018111,820 mi
- 07/11/2019114,183 mi+2,363 mi
- 12/11/2020115,807 mi+1,624 mi
- 10/11/2021118,712 mi+2,905 mi
- 10/11/2021118,712 mi
- 11/11/2022120,594 mi+1,882 mi
- 14/11/2022120,594 mi
- 01/12/2023122,843 mi+2,249 mi
- 27/11/2024124,353 mi+1,510 mi
- 27/11/2025125,882 mi+1,529 mi
- 27/11/2025125,885 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,110 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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