2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · WR56 VWC
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06/12/2006. Recorded mileage 130,502 miles. MOT valid until 01/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2979cc
WR56 VWC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 130,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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WR56 VWC Mileage History
- 13/09/2022124,496 mi
- 14/09/2022124,496 mi
- 12/09/2023127,254 mi+2,758 mi
- 03/10/2025130,502 mi+3,248 mi
Average of roughly 1,965 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WR56 VWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (WR56 VWC) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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