2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OY06 LHX
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 173,599 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,599 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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OY06 LHX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 173,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY06 LHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (OY06 LHX) between March 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
OY06 LHX Mileage History
- 23/03/200996,731 mi
- 19/03/2010100,054 mi+3,323 mi
- 28/02/2011102,386 mi+2,332 mi
- 07/03/2012105,460 mi+3,074 mi
- 17/03/2013108,750 mi+3,290 mi
- 05/03/2014111,001 mi+2,251 mi
- 10/03/2015113,431 mi+2,430 mi
- 02/03/2016115,846 mi+2,415 mi
- 21/03/2017118,140 mi+2,294 mi
- 21/03/2018119,737 mi+1,597 mi
- 20/03/2019121,619 mi+1,882 mi
- 17/03/2020123,531 mi+1,912 mi
- 17/03/2020123,531 mi
- 22/03/2021124,670 mi+1,139 mi
- 04/11/2021125,291 mi+621 mi
- 13/11/2021125,304 mi+13 mi
- 27/10/2022136,101 mi+10,797 mi
- 09/11/2023150,577 mi+14,476 mi
- 13/11/2023150,699 mi+122 mi
- 19/11/2024162,548 mi+11,849 mi
- 02/12/2025173,599 mi+11,051 mi
Average of roughly 4,604 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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