2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AD55 AZO
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 168,380 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD55 AZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 168,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD55 AZO 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 (AD55 AZO) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 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: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AD55 AZO Mileage History
- 29/08/2024147,628 mi
- 02/09/2025158,602 mi+10,974 mi
- 09/09/2025158,602 mi
- 15/09/2026168,380 mi+9,778 mi
- 17/09/2026168,380 mi
Average of roughly 10,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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