2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EP55 BMW
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 202,040 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EP55 BMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 202,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EP55 BMW Mileage History
- 15/06/2023175,565 mi
- 11/06/2024188,117 mi+12,552 mi
- 11/06/2024188,117 mi
- 13/06/2025195,976 mi+7,859 mi
- 16/06/2026202,040 mi+6,064 mi
Average of roughly 8,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EP55 BMW 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 (EP55 BMW) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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