2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SD06 AJU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 158,232 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,232 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SD06 AJU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2023
- 158,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD06 AJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (SD06 AJU) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
SD06 AJU Mileage History
- 29/10/2021131,347 mi
- 29/10/2021131,347 mi
- 29/11/2022135,539 mi+4,192 mi
- 22/11/2023158,232 mi+22,693 mi
Average of roughly 13,020 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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