2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · T1 EFR
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 139,027 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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.
T1 EFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 139,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T1 EFR Mileage History
- 09/03/2022110,698 mi
- 03/03/2023119,500 mi+8,802 mi
- 16/02/2024128,404 mi+8,904 mi
- 05/03/2025134,773 mi+6,369 mi
- 05/03/2026139,027 mi+4,254 mi
Average of roughly 7,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T1 EFR 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 (T1 EFR) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 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.
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