2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · T44 LDH
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 99,718 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T44 LDH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 99,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T44 LDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (T44 LDH) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
T44 LDH Mileage History
- 01/08/202293,795 mi
- 02/08/202293,501 mi-294 mi
- 29/04/202593,617 mi+116 mi
- 05/05/202699,718 mi+6,101 mi
Average of roughly 1,575 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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