2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WF06 OBP
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 214,382 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,382 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.
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WF06 OBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
- 214,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF06 OBP 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 (WF06 OBP) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WF06 OBP Mileage History
- 16/01/2023196,389 mi
- 01/02/2024206,883 mi+10,494 mi
- 02/02/2024206,883 mi
- 15/01/2025214,300 mi+7,417 mi
- 21/01/2025214,382 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 8,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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