2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SV 5522
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 136,515 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,515 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.
SV 5522 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 136,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SV 5522 Mileage History
- 24/10/2023122,772 mi
- 31/10/2023122,803 mi+31 mi
- 01/11/2024128,522 mi+5,719 mi
- 09/12/2025136,515 mi+7,993 mi
- 10/12/2025136,515 mi
Average of roughly 6,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SV 5522 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 (SV 5522) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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