2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · AF06 VMA
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 190,091 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF06 VMA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2021
- 190,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF06 VMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (AF06 VMA) between March 2009 and September 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
AF06 VMA Mileage History
- 30/03/200930,455 mi
- 31/03/201046,499 mi+16,044 mi
- 04/04/201156,561 mi+10,062 mi
- 19/09/201290,004 mi+33,443 mi
- 20/09/201290,156 mi+152 mi
- 26/09/2013105,818 mi+15,662 mi
- 25/09/2014121,857 mi+16,039 mi
- 25/09/2015139,111 mi+17,254 mi
- 18/08/2016148,902 mi+9,791 mi
- 30/08/2017160,316 mi+11,414 mi
- 04/09/2017160,359 mi+43 mi
- 30/08/2018167,411 mi+7,052 mi
- 05/09/2018167,555 mi+144 mi
- 04/09/2019175,481 mi+7,926 mi
- 10/09/2019175,498 mi+17 mi
- 28/08/2020179,637 mi+4,139 mi
- 11/09/2020179,922 mi+285 mi
- 11/09/2020179,922 mi
- 11/09/2021190,091 mi+10,169 mi
- 11/09/2021190,091 mi
Average of roughly 12,821 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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