2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · BC51 BAT
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 125,488 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC51 BAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 125,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC51 BAT 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 (BC51 BAT) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (8 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))”.
BC51 BAT Mileage History
- 13/09/2023121,328 mi
- 13/09/2023121,329 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/2024122,539 mi+1,210 mi
- 06/09/2024122,539 mi
- 08/09/2025125,488 mi+2,949 mi
Average of roughly 2,093 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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