2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PJ06 XZT
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2006. Recorded mileage 112,632 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ06 XZT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 112,632 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.
PJ06 XZT 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 (PJ06 XZT) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ06 XZT Mileage History
- 22/09/202298,035 mi
- 20/09/2023102,423 mi+4,388 mi
- 19/09/2024107,379 mi+4,956 mi
- 22/09/2025112,632 mi+5,253 mi
- 22/09/2025112,632 mi
Average of roughly 4,864 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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