2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AN02 BBB
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 173,073 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
AN02 BBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2024
- 173,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AN02 BBB 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 (AN02 BBB) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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 (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
AN02 BBB Mileage History
- 08/09/2022151,472 mi
- 19/08/2023156,802 mi+5,330 mi
- 14/09/2023157,433 mi+631 mi
- 16/09/2023157,440 mi+7 mi
- 18/09/2024173,073 mi+15,633 mi
Average of roughly 10,649 miles per year across 5 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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