2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AY06 LSO
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2006. Recorded mileage 202,111 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2497cc
AY06 LSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 202,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AY06 LSO Mileage History
- 30/11/2023182,419 mi
- 07/12/2023182,670 mi+251 mi
- 29/11/2024197,632 mi+14,962 mi
- 06/12/2024197,923 mi+291 mi
- 07/05/2026202,111 mi+4,188 mi
Average of roughly 8,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY06 LSO 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 (AY06 LSO) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 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: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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