2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SL56 NPF
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 83,330 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
SL56 NPF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2023
- 83,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 NPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (SL56 NPF) between September 2009 and October 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2023 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 (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”.
SL56 NPF Mileage History
- 16/09/200934,648 mi
- 12/03/201151,044 mi+16,396 mi
- 19/03/201258,949 mi+7,905 mi
- 18/03/201363,092 mi+4,143 mi
- 10/04/201467,663 mi+4,571 mi
- 05/06/201571,000 mi+3,337 mi
- 12/09/201675,048 mi+4,048 mi
- 16/09/201777,408 mi+2,360 mi
- 18/09/201777,408 mi
- 14/09/201879,928 mi+2,520 mi
- 25/09/201879,983 mi+55 mi
- 10/10/201982,241 mi+2,258 mi
- 13/10/202082,847 mi+606 mi
- 29/10/202183,295 mi+448 mi
- 31/10/202383,330 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 3,447 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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