2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · A3 GTG
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 119,410 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A3 GTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 119,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A3 GTG 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 (A3 GTG) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A3 GTG Mileage History
- 05/01/202280,902 mi
- 04/01/202385,300 mi+4,398 mi
- 20/05/202487,234 mi+1,934 mi
- 17/05/2025101,204 mi+13,970 mi
- 09/05/2026119,410 mi+18,206 mi
Average of roughly 8,874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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