2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · AV06 AFO
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2006. Recorded mileage 161,897 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2993cc
AV06 AFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 161,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AV06 AFO Mileage History
- 22/01/2024142,014 mi
- 04/02/2025142,749 mi+735 mi
- 05/02/2025142,750 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/2026161,893 mi+19,143 mi
- 13/08/2026161,897 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV06 AFO 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 (AV06 AFO) between January 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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