2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WH06 CAM
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 137,788 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,788 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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WH06 CAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 137,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH06 CAM 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 (WH06 CAM) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 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 (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WH06 CAM Mileage History
- 24/01/2023134,036 mi
- 08/01/2024135,032 mi+996 mi
- 10/01/2024135,032 mi
- 22/01/2025136,468 mi+1,436 mi
- 24/01/2026137,788 mi+1,320 mi
Average of roughly 1,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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