2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SO06 ODE
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2006. Recorded mileage 139,549 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/10/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
SO06 ODE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2018
- 139,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SO06 ODE Mileage History
- 22/12/200933,500 mi
- 22/12/201051,648 mi+18,148 mi
- 02/12/201165,590 mi+13,942 mi
- 07/01/201381,843 mi+16,253 mi
- 10/01/201381,848 mi+5 mi
- 08/01/201489,758 mi+7,910 mi
- 14/01/201490,021 mi+263 mi
- 26/01/2015102,229 mi+12,208 mi
- 27/01/2016114,305 mi+12,076 mi
- 27/01/2016114,305 mi
- 18/01/2017126,876 mi+12,571 mi
- 17/03/2018139,549 mi+12,673 mi
Average of roughly 12,881 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SO06 ODE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (SO06 ODE) between December 2009 and March 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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