2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SJ06 TZC
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 150,427 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SJ06 TZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 150,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SJ06 TZC Mileage History
- 13/03/2024139,377 mi
- 27/03/2025148,653 mi+9,276 mi
- 27/03/2025148,653 mi
- 23/03/2026150,427 mi+1,774 mi
- 23/03/2026150,427 mi
Average of roughly 5,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ06 TZC 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 TZC) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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