2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · SJ06 BNV
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 168,575 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ06 BNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/04/2024
- 168,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ06 BNV 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 (SJ06 BNV) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SJ06 BNV Mileage History
- 15/01/2022137,218 mi
- 15/01/2022137,218 mi
- 17/01/2023153,291 mi+16,073 mi
- 18/01/2023153,292 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/2024168,575 mi+15,283 mi
Average of roughly 14,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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