2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · SB56 WUM
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 151,246 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB56 WUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 151,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB56 WUM 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 (SB56 WUM) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SB56 WUM Mileage History
- 07/12/2023114,755 mi
- 22/12/2023114,807 mi+52 mi
- 03/01/2025130,092 mi+15,285 mi
- 06/03/2026151,246 mi+21,154 mi
- 06/03/2026151,246 mi
Average of roughly 16,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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