2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SP06 VTN
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 152,158 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
SP06 VTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 152,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP06 VTN 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 (SP06 VTN) between May 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SP06 VTN Mileage History
- 18/05/2022124,278 mi
- 18/05/2022124,279 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/2023132,501 mi+8,222 mi
- 17/05/2024147,855 mi+15,354 mi
- 25/03/2025152,158 mi+4,303 mi
Average of roughly 9,772 miles per year across 5 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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