2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · AF06 JSX
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 93,028 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AF06 JSX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2024
- 93,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF06 JSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (AF06 JSX) between February 2009 and May 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 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 (24 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
AF06 JSX Mileage History
- 10/02/200913,773 mi
- 18/02/201017,467 mi+3,694 mi
- 25/02/201120,463 mi+2,996 mi
- 07/12/201122,244 mi+1,781 mi
- 06/12/201228,204 mi+5,960 mi
- 15/07/201434,927 mi+6,723 mi
- 11/07/201539,695 mi+4,768 mi
- 09/07/201647,099 mi+7,404 mi
- 08/07/201753,666 mi+6,567 mi
- 12/07/201860,284 mi+6,618 mi
- 12/07/201967,235 mi+6,951 mi
- 12/07/201967,251 mi+16 mi
- 21/12/202284,379 mi+17,128 mi
- 21/12/202284,379 mi
- 14/05/202493,028 mi+8,649 mi
Average of roughly 5,196 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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