2006 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · T66 DAT
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 156,724 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T66 DAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 156,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T66 DAT 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 (T66 DAT) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
T66 DAT Mileage History
- 06/09/2023151,592 mi
- 05/09/2024153,360 mi+1,768 mi
- 25/09/2024153,429 mi+69 mi
- 10/09/2025154,970 mi+1,541 mi
- 24/09/2026156,724 mi+1,754 mi
Average of roughly 1,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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