2006 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Diesel · VU56 BFK
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 120,477 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU56 BFK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 120,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU56 BFK 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 (VU56 BFK) between December 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
VU56 BFK Mileage History
- 02/12/200941,550 mi
- 15/09/201051,626 mi+10,076 mi
- 07/09/201156,449 mi+4,823 mi
- 05/09/201261,372 mi+4,923 mi
- 28/08/201366,508 mi+5,136 mi
- 03/09/201471,326 mi+4,818 mi
- 18/09/201575,978 mi+4,652 mi
- 14/09/201681,399 mi+5,421 mi
- 14/09/201681,399 mi
- 08/09/201783,649 mi+2,250 mi
- 14/09/201886,670 mi+3,021 mi
- 04/09/201990,514 mi+3,844 mi
- 03/09/202094,153 mi+3,639 mi
- 09/09/202198,648 mi+4,495 mi
- 13/09/2022102,197 mi+3,549 mi
- 05/09/2023106,368 mi+4,171 mi
- 27/08/2024110,246 mi+3,878 mi
- 13/08/2025115,197 mi+4,951 mi
- 11/08/2026120,477 mi+5,280 mi
Average of roughly 4,729 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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