2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · WV56 HTA
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 197,773 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,773 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WV56 HTA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2022
- 197,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV56 HTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (WV56 HTA) between March 2009 and December 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
WV56 HTA Mileage History
- 30/03/200920,547 mi
- 16/03/201039,253 mi+18,706 mi
- 31/03/201160,619 mi+21,366 mi
- 11/04/201279,082 mi+18,463 mi
- 04/04/201398,544 mi+19,462 mi
- 04/04/201398,548 mi+4 mi
- 26/03/2014121,559 mi+23,011 mi
- 09/06/2015136,123 mi+14,564 mi
- 06/07/2015136,293 mi+170 mi
- 15/04/2016145,185 mi+8,892 mi
- 24/04/2017164,155 mi+18,970 mi
- 09/05/2018174,252 mi+10,097 mi
- 01/05/2019179,127 mi+4,875 mi
- 15/10/2020184,502 mi+5,375 mi
- 27/10/2020184,502 mi
- 29/09/2021186,509 mi+2,007 mi
- 08/12/2022197,768 mi+11,259 mi
- 15/12/2022197,773 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 12,925 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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