2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · SJ06 OVV
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 154,848 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ06 OVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 154,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ06 OVV 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 OVV) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded under seat (7.1.1 (”; “Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front mo”; “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear mo”.
SJ06 OVV Mileage History
- 19/10/2023137,759 mi
- 27/03/2025144,158 mi+6,399 mi
- 31/03/2025144,158 mi
- 31/07/2026154,423 mi+10,265 mi
- 26/08/2026154,848 mi+425 mi
Average of roughly 5,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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