2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RF56 DFC
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 85,424 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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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RF56 DFC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 85,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF56 DFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (RF56 DFC) between December 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
RF56 DFC Mileage History
- 30/12/200916,664 mi
- 29/01/201120,568 mi+3,904 mi
- 31/01/201224,114 mi+3,546 mi
- 28/01/201327,443 mi+3,329 mi
- 06/05/201430,009 mi+2,566 mi
- 22/04/201532,973 mi+2,964 mi
- 22/04/201532,986 mi+13 mi
- 05/05/201635,897 mi+2,911 mi
- 20/04/201738,339 mi+2,442 mi
- 08/05/201840,770 mi+2,431 mi
- 31/01/201942,782 mi+2,012 mi
- 10/02/202051,147 mi+8,365 mi
- 11/02/202051,147 mi
- 04/02/202158,487 mi+7,340 mi
- 27/01/202268,091 mi+9,604 mi
- 09/02/202374,297 mi+6,206 mi
- 28/02/202479,355 mi+5,058 mi
- 25/02/202582,195 mi+2,840 mi
- 05/03/202582,204 mi+9 mi
- 17/04/202685,424 mi+3,220 mi
Average of roughly 4,220 miles per year across 20 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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