2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OV56 VVA
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/10/2006. Recorded mileage 145,743 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/02/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,743 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
OV56 VVA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2024
- 145,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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OV56 VVA Mileage History
- 29/09/200923,414 mi
- 18/10/201031,649 mi+8,235 mi
- 26/10/201139,731 mi+8,082 mi
- 26/10/201139,731 mi
- 15/10/201247,483 mi+7,752 mi
- 12/10/201355,539 mi+8,056 mi
- 08/10/201463,783 mi+8,244 mi
- 08/10/201571,595 mi+7,812 mi
- 18/10/201680,878 mi+9,283 mi
- 20/10/201792,050 mi+11,172 mi
- 19/10/201898,870 mi+6,820 mi
- 18/10/2019104,590 mi+5,720 mi
- 16/10/2020109,272 mi+4,682 mi
- 27/01/2022128,870 mi+19,598 mi
- 01/02/2023139,860 mi+10,990 mi
- 01/02/2023139,860 mi
- 27/03/2024145,743 mi+5,883 mi
Average of roughly 8,442 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
OV56 VVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (OV56 VVA) between September 2009 and March 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
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