2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WD56 PRV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 208,399 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD56 PRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2026
- 208,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD56 PRV 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 (WD56 PRV) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
WD56 PRV Mileage History
- 14/10/2022188,937 mi
- 26/10/2023199,436 mi+10,499 mi
- 14/11/2024208,378 mi+8,942 mi
- 26/11/2024208,389 mi+11 mi
- 27/03/2026208,399 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,641 miles per year across 5 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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