2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DS06 AEL
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/06/2006. Recorded mileage 165,190 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
DS06 AEL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 165,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DS06 AEL Mileage History
- 08/07/200929,754 mi
- 08/07/200929,754 mi
- 07/07/201038,093 mi+8,339 mi
- 06/07/201145,754 mi+7,661 mi
- 06/07/201145,754 mi
- 05/07/201254,834 mi+9,080 mi
- 27/07/201368,128 mi+13,294 mi
- 27/07/201368,128 mi
- 25/07/201475,990 mi+7,862 mi
- 25/07/201475,990 mi
- 16/09/201477,419 mi+1,429 mi
- 17/09/201477,419 mi
- 14/09/201584,859 mi+7,440 mi
- 14/09/201584,863 mi+4 mi
- 07/09/201692,563 mi+7,700 mi
- 07/09/201692,563 mi
- 06/09/2017100,422 mi+7,859 mi
- 17/09/2018107,781 mi+7,359 mi
- 16/08/2019111,829 mi+4,048 mi
- 20/08/2019111,840 mi+11 mi
- 21/07/2020118,114 mi+6,274 mi
- 02/07/2021134,604 mi+16,490 mi
- 17/09/2022143,463 mi+8,859 mi
- 15/09/2023156,808 mi+13,345 mi
- 15/09/2023156,808 mi
- 04/10/2024165,190 mi+8,382 mi
Average of roughly 8,886 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
DS06 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (DS06 AEL) between July 2009 and October 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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