2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · DN06 BYC
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 131,415 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN06 BYC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2024
- 131,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN06 BYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (DN06 BYC) between December 2008 and February 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
DN06 BYC Mileage History
- 02/12/200828,133 mi
- 03/12/200828,133 mi
- 07/12/200937,896 mi+9,763 mi
- 18/03/201139,250 mi+1,354 mi
- 21/03/201139,250 mi
- 25/05/201139,317 mi+67 mi
- 22/05/201254,478 mi+15,161 mi
- 13/05/201367,806 mi+13,328 mi
- 13/05/201367,806 mi
- 19/05/201479,334 mi+11,528 mi
- 01/05/201584,588 mi+5,254 mi
- 15/05/201584,783 mi+195 mi
- 27/05/201690,818 mi+6,035 mi
- 10/04/2018104,268 mi+13,450 mi
- 16/04/2018104,268 mi
- 08/04/2019111,588 mi+7,320 mi
- 10/04/2019111,588 mi
- 23/11/2020116,166 mi+4,578 mi
- 24/11/2021123,661 mi+7,495 mi
- 04/01/2023127,953 mi+4,292 mi
- 11/01/2024131,396 mi+3,443 mi
- 16/02/2024131,415 mi+19 mi
- 16/02/2024131,415 mi
Average of roughly 6,792 miles per year across 23 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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