2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EA06 MXD
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 73,407 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA06 MXD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 73,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA06 MXD 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 (EA06 MXD) between July 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
EA06 MXD Mileage History
- 08/07/200920,000 mi
- 02/07/201023,233 mi+3,233 mi
- 06/06/201128,276 mi+5,043 mi
- 12/06/201231,171 mi+2,895 mi
- 21/06/201334,014 mi+2,843 mi
- 12/07/201334,170 mi+156 mi
- 17/06/201436,482 mi+2,312 mi
- 17/06/201436,482 mi
- 24/06/201540,788 mi+4,306 mi
- 12/07/201644,163 mi+3,375 mi
- 06/07/201746,903 mi+2,740 mi
- 05/07/201850,233 mi+3,330 mi
- 25/06/201953,858 mi+3,625 mi
- 08/07/202056,340 mi+2,482 mi
- 30/06/202158,948 mi+2,608 mi
- 05/07/202262,264 mi+3,316 mi
- 04/07/202364,822 mi+2,558 mi
- 25/06/202467,905 mi+3,083 mi
- 25/06/202571,000 mi+3,095 mi
- 25/06/202571,005 mi+5 mi
- 17/06/202673,407 mi+2,402 mi
Average of roughly 3,152 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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