2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · PK56 VOO
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 183,167 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK56 VOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 183,167 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.
PK56 VOO 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 (PK56 VOO) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PK56 VOO Mileage History
- 02/04/2022159,780 mi
- 21/06/2023165,341 mi+5,561 mi
- 22/05/2024174,316 mi+8,975 mi
- 20/06/2025183,187 mi+8,871 mi
- 20/06/2025183,167 mi-20 mi
Average of roughly 7,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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