2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SA56 UOV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2006. Recorded mileage 185,938 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
SA56 UOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2023
- 185,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SA56 UOV Mileage History
- 01/11/2021163,528 mi
- 01/11/2021163,529 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/2022171,474 mi+7,945 mi
- 25/10/2023185,753 mi+14,279 mi
- 31/10/2023185,938 mi+185 mi
Average of roughly 11,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA56 UOV 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 (SA56 UOV) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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