2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · WG56 FXH
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 229,378 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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WG56 FXH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 229,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG56 FXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (WG56 FXH) between December 2009 and November 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 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 (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
WG56 FXH Mileage History
- 02/12/200925,693 mi
- 09/12/201031,668 mi+5,975 mi
- 12/12/201140,374 mi+8,706 mi
- 24/12/201246,082 mi+5,708 mi
- 25/11/201364,446 mi+18,364 mi
- 29/08/201480,302 mi+15,856 mi
- 29/08/201480,302 mi
- 28/08/201585,512 mi+5,210 mi
- 26/08/201689,255 mi+3,743 mi
- 24/08/201795,193 mi+5,938 mi
- 28/08/2018100,148 mi+4,955 mi
- 13/08/2019106,804 mi+6,656 mi
- 26/08/2020115,631 mi+8,827 mi
- 27/08/2021131,280 mi+15,649 mi
- 01/09/2022139,424 mi+8,144 mi
- 07/11/2023141,857 mi+2,433 mi
- 22/11/2024229,378 mi+87,521 mi
Average of roughly 13,603 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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