2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · C95 CAB
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11/12/2006. Recorded mileage 108,767 miles. MOT valid until 09/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2494cc
C95 CAB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 108,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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C95 CAB Mileage History
- 03/12/200919,666 mi
- 03/12/200919,666 mi
- 02/12/201024,580 mi+4,914 mi
- 03/01/201230,120 mi+5,540 mi
- 17/12/201234,875 mi+4,755 mi
- 06/01/201439,887 mi+5,012 mi
- 05/01/201544,852 mi+4,965 mi
- 05/01/201544,852 mi
- 14/12/201548,909 mi+4,057 mi
- 20/09/201652,524 mi+3,615 mi
- 25/09/201758,638 mi+6,114 mi
- 19/09/201864,065 mi+5,427 mi
- 20/09/201864,065 mi
- 05/08/201973,025 mi+8,960 mi
- 29/07/202082,902 mi+9,877 mi
- 01/08/202083,023 mi+121 mi
- 18/08/202188,427 mi+5,404 mi
- 26/01/202393,231 mi+4,804 mi
- 26/01/202495,385 mi+2,154 mi
- 10/03/2025102,452 mi+7,067 mi
- 24/02/2026108,650 mi+6,198 mi
- 05/03/2026108,767 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 5,482 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
C95 CAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (C95 CAB) between December 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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