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2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OE56 EHM

OE56 EHM

2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 245,167 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2006 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Nov 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
245,167 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Nov 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
1995cc
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OE56 EHM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2023
  • 245,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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OE56 EHM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 00:08
MOT Analysis

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 (OE56 EHM) between November 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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OE56 EHM Mileage History

  1. 02/11/2021216,505 mi
  2. 03/11/2021216,505 mi
  3. 31/10/2022230,324 mi+13,819 mi
  4. 01/11/2022230,324 mi
  5. 18/10/2023245,167 mi+14,843 mi

Average of roughly 14,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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