2006 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · NX56 NBZ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 43,961 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX56 NBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 43,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX56 NBZ 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 (NX56 NBZ) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NX56 NBZ Mileage History
- 12/10/202241,608 mi
- 12/10/202241,608 mi
- 17/10/202342,459 mi+851 mi
- 29/11/202443,437 mi+978 mi
- 14/01/202643,961 mi+524 mi
Average of roughly 722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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