2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NL56 DVG
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 105,473 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL56 DVG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/06/2026
- 105,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL56 DVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (NL56 DVG) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
NL56 DVG Mileage History
- 14/10/2022100,960 mi
- 19/10/2023102,400 mi+1,440 mi
- 11/06/2026105,473 mi+3,073 mi
Average of roughly 1,234 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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