2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · JNZ 1045
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 144,286 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JNZ 1045 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 144,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JNZ 1045 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 (JNZ 1045) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JNZ 1045 Mileage History
- 27/09/2023123,515 mi
- 11/10/2024135,555 mi+12,040 mi
- 11/10/2024135,555 mi
- 23/09/2025144,286 mi+8,731 mi
- 24/09/2025144,286 mi
Average of roughly 10,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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