2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BM06 GYM
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 166,322 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM06 GYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 166,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM06 GYM 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 (BM06 GYM) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BM06 GYM Mileage History
- 30/11/2022146,640 mi
- 30/10/2023153,686 mi+7,046 mi
- 31/10/2023153,713 mi+27 mi
- 15/10/2024160,618 mi+6,905 mi
- 01/10/2025166,322 mi+5,704 mi
Average of roughly 6,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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