2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HO52 ETT
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/03/2006. Recorded mileage 171,549 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
HO52 ETT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 171,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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HO52 ETT Mileage History
- 21/12/2021158,586 mi
- 15/03/2023167,746 mi+9,160 mi
- 22/06/2023171,546 mi+3,800 mi
- 23/06/2023171,549 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,627 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HO52 ETT 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 (HO52 ETT) between December 2021 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively worn (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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