2006 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · AG03 GAV
2006 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 155,328 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
AG03 GAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 155,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AG03 GAV 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 5 Series (AG03 GAV) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AG03 GAV Mileage History
- 03/01/2023133,564 mi
- 27/12/2023137,283 mi+3,719 mi
- 25/03/2025235,434 km
- 25/03/2025235,434 km
- 16/03/2026155,328 mi
Average of roughly 6,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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