2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · VO56 EMF
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 134,924 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO56 EMF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2025
- 134,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO56 EMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (VO56 EMF) between August 2009 and January 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
VO56 EMF Mileage History
- 24/08/200910,186 mi
- 26/08/201016,456 mi+6,270 mi
- 24/08/201122,974 mi+6,518 mi
- 24/08/201122,974 mi
- 24/08/201230,570 mi+7,596 mi
- 20/08/201337,310 mi+6,740 mi
- 20/08/201337,310 mi
- 05/09/201446,008 mi+8,698 mi
- 09/09/201553,829 mi+7,821 mi
- 22/03/201658,188 mi+4,359 mi
- 12/04/201774,560 mi+16,372 mi
- 02/01/201878,655 mi+4,095 mi
- 21/01/201990,450 mi+11,795 mi
- 08/01/202098,963 mi+8,513 mi
- 08/01/202098,963 mi
- 12/01/2021104,249 mi+5,286 mi
- 13/01/2022109,395 mi+5,146 mi
- 19/01/2023113,654 mi+4,259 mi
- 23/01/2024125,845 mi+12,191 mi
- 11/01/2025134,918 mi+9,073 mi
- 13/01/2025134,924 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,105 miles per year across 21 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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