2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · B9 WNM
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 121,430 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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B9 WNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 121,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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B9 WNM Mileage History
- 10/11/2023112,293 mi
- 06/11/2024116,985 mi+4,692 mi
- 07/11/2024116,986 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/2025121,430 mi+4,444 mi
- 05/11/2025121,430 mi
Average of roughly 4,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B9 WNM 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 (B9 WNM) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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 (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))”.
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