2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AY06 NFD
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 117,295 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY06 NFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 117,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY06 NFD 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 NFD) between April 2024 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: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AY06 NFD Mileage History
- 30/04/2024107,459 mi
- 30/04/2024107,459 mi
- 25/04/2025111,705 mi+4,246 mi
- 07/05/2026117,282 mi+5,577 mi
- 07/05/2026117,295 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,875 miles per year across 5 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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