2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · CE06 OAU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10/03/2006. Recorded mileage 87,550 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,550 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
CE06 OAU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 87,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 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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CE06 OAU Mileage History
- 30/03/200933,287 mi
- 16/08/201036,702 mi+3,415 mi
- 30/08/201139,544 mi+2,842 mi
- 21/08/201243,125 mi+3,581 mi
- 10/09/201346,973 mi+3,848 mi
- 10/01/201561,240 mi+14,267 mi
- 12/02/201654,936 mi-6,304 mi
- 23/02/201758,847 mi+3,911 mi
- 23/02/201758,847 mi
- 13/07/201862,755 mi+3,908 mi
- 16/07/201862,755 mi
- 15/07/201966,518 mi+3,763 mi
- 06/01/202171,271 mi+4,753 mi
- 10/01/202274,659 mi+3,388 mi
- 14/01/202274,671 mi+12 mi
- 05/01/202377,780 mi+3,109 mi
- 02/01/202481,115 mi+3,335 mi
- 04/01/202481,115 mi
- 03/01/202584,808 mi+3,693 mi
- 31/12/202587,549 mi+2,741 mi
- 08/01/202687,550 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,234 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CE06 OAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (CE06 OAU) between March 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 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: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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