2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SP56 VRD
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 152,676 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,676 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.
SP56 VRD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 152,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP56 VRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (SP56 VRD) between September 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SP56 VRD Mileage History
- 09/09/200972,466 mi
- 09/09/200972,466 mi
- 11/03/201072,654 mi+188 mi
- 11/03/201187,735 mi+15,081 mi
- 03/10/201194,678 mi+6,943 mi
- 27/09/2012100,434 mi+5,756 mi
- 10/10/2013106,725 mi+6,291 mi
- 07/11/2014113,549 mi+6,824 mi
- 04/11/2015119,604 mi+6,055 mi
- 08/11/2016127,765 mi+8,161 mi
- 08/11/2016127,765 mi
- 22/11/2017135,582 mi+7,817 mi
- 22/11/2017135,582 mi
- 20/11/2018143,162 mi+7,580 mi
- 27/11/2018143,243 mi+81 mi
- 11/05/2019146,190 mi+2,947 mi
- 24/09/2020156,689 mi+10,499 mi
- 21/09/2021160,154 mi+3,465 mi
- 21/09/2021160,156 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/2022168,794 mi+8,638 mi
- 07/10/2022168,794 mi
- 03/10/2023176,905 mi+8,111 mi
- 10/10/2023176,906 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/2024180,693 mi+3,787 mi
- 09/01/2026152,676 mi-28,017 mi
Average of roughly 4,911 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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