2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · VO06 DTK
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 148,875 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,875 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.
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.
VO06 DTK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 148,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO06 DTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (VO06 DTK) between July 2009 and September 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
VO06 DTK Mileage History
- 31/07/200927,329 mi
- 08/07/201032,397 mi+5,068 mi
- 07/07/201137,357 mi+4,960 mi
- 02/11/201139,454 mi+2,097 mi
- 08/11/201249,712 mi+10,258 mi
- 10/12/201358,724 mi+9,012 mi
- 27/11/201464,705 mi+5,981 mi
- 02/12/201571,557 mi+6,852 mi
- 14/07/201674,404 mi+2,847 mi
- 07/11/201993,093 mi+18,689 mi
- 07/11/201993,093 mi
- 11/11/2020107,283 mi+14,190 mi
- 12/11/2020107,285 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/2021111,788 mi+4,503 mi
- 09/09/2022121,181 mi+9,393 mi
- 19/09/2023132,497 mi+11,316 mi
- 22/09/2023132,505 mi+8 mi
- 23/09/2024140,461 mi+7,956 mi
- 29/09/2025148,875 mi+8,414 mi
Average of roughly 7,519 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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