2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · T90 MCX
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 117,610 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,610 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.
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.
T90 MCX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 117,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T90 MCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (T90 MCX) between March 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
T90 MCX Mileage History
- 19/03/200923,723 mi
- 22/03/201030,162 mi+6,439 mi
- 28/03/201137,038 mi+6,876 mi
- 26/03/201243,806 mi+6,768 mi
- 27/03/201351,083 mi+7,277 mi
- 28/03/201458,608 mi+7,525 mi
- 30/03/201566,259 mi+7,651 mi
- 22/07/201568,040 mi+1,781 mi
- 30/07/201670,231 mi+2,191 mi
- 21/07/201773,716 mi+3,485 mi
- 28/07/201880,477 mi+6,761 mi
- 27/07/201986,410 mi+5,933 mi
- 28/01/202194,747 mi+8,337 mi
- 25/01/202299,651 mi+4,904 mi
- 28/01/202299,706 mi+55 mi
- 02/02/2023104,209 mi+4,503 mi
- 02/02/2023104,209 mi
- 08/02/2024108,816 mi+4,607 mi
- 08/02/2024108,816 mi
- 03/02/2025113,278 mi+4,462 mi
- 04/02/2025113,280 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/2026117,577 mi+4,297 mi
- 04/02/2026117,610 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 5,561 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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