2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · W16 RAV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2006. Recorded mileage 132,365 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2494cc
W16 RAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 132,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W16 RAV Mileage History
- 02/05/2023125,980 mi
- 03/05/2024128,281 mi+2,301 mi
- 01/05/2025130,250 mi+1,969 mi
- 06/05/2025130,297 mi+47 mi
- 01/05/2026132,365 mi+2,068 mi
Average of roughly 2,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W16 RAV 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 (W16 RAV) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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