2006 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · PX56 VHO
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 123,151 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX56 VHO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 123,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX56 VHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (PX56 VHO) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
PX56 VHO Mileage History
- 25/02/2022114,865 mi
- 07/03/2023191,077 km
- 29/01/2025123,151 mi
Average of roughly 2,831 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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