2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · AD06 RYR
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 242,907 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 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 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD06 RYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 242,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD06 RYR 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 (AD06 RYR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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 (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”.
AD06 RYR Mileage History
- 31/10/2023221,643 mi
- 02/11/2023221,737 mi+94 mi
- 14/10/2024234,293 mi+12,556 mi
- 10/10/2025242,905 mi+8,612 mi
- 10/10/2025242,907 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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