2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SC55 THG
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 129,320 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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SC55 THG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 03/03/2026
- 129,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC55 THG 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 (SC55 THG) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer hub bush (rose bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
SC55 THG Mileage History
- 04/03/2024109,724 mi
- 07/03/2024109,724 mi
- 04/03/2025120,904 mi+11,180 mi
- 05/03/2025120,905 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/2026129,320 mi+8,415 mi
Average of roughly 9,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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