2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · 880 MT
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 102,579 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,579 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.
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880 MT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 102,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
880 MT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (880 MT) between August 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
880 MT Mileage History
- 29/08/200938,055 mi
- 21/08/201046,648 mi+8,593 mi
- 30/08/201262,986 mi+16,338 mi
- 30/08/201262,986 mi
- 27/08/201368,124 mi+5,138 mi
- 19/08/201471,074 mi+2,950 mi
- 20/08/201575,387 mi+4,313 mi
- 17/08/201677,960 mi+2,573 mi
- 17/08/201677,960 mi
- 16/08/201779,888 mi+1,928 mi
- 19/08/201779,929 mi+41 mi
- 26/07/201881,599 mi+1,670 mi
- 26/07/201881,599 mi
- 23/07/201986,564 mi+4,965 mi
- 22/07/202090,448 mi+3,884 mi
- 19/07/202191,327 mi+879 mi
- 23/07/202191,366 mi+39 mi
- 20/07/202295,876 mi+4,510 mi
- 22/07/2023100,806 mi+4,930 mi
- 31/07/2023100,834 mi+28 mi
- 05/08/2024101,929 mi+1,095 mi
- 05/08/2024101,929 mi
- 21/07/2025102,316 mi+387 mi
- 28/07/2026102,535 mi+219 mi
- 06/08/2026102,579 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 3,810 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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