2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EJ06 WTU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 120,423 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,423 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EJ06 WTU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2025
- 120,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ06 WTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (EJ06 WTU) between June 2009 and January 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2025 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: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
EJ06 WTU Mileage History
- 30/06/200950,695 mi
- 21/07/201072,170 mi+21,475 mi
- 16/07/201193,811 mi+21,641 mi
- 16/07/201193,811 mi
- 19/07/2012103,549 mi+9,738 mi
- 20/07/2013105,322 mi+1,773 mi
- 16/07/2014108,448 mi+3,126 mi
- 21/07/2014108,477 mi+29 mi
- 18/07/2015112,196 mi+3,719 mi
- 14/10/2016113,039 mi+843 mi
- 15/10/2016113,042 mi+3 mi
- 11/10/2017114,090 mi+1,048 mi
- 03/10/2018114,705 mi+615 mi
- 04/10/2018114,705 mi
- 19/10/2019116,777 mi+2,072 mi
- 05/11/2020117,933 mi+1,156 mi
- 09/11/2020117,933 mi
- 11/11/2021118,425 mi+492 mi
- 09/11/2022119,417 mi+992 mi
- 14/11/2023119,909 mi+492 mi
- 16/11/2023119,909 mi
- 27/11/2024120,420 mi+511 mi
- 03/01/2025120,423 mi+3 mi
- 03/01/2025120,423 mi
Average of roughly 4,495 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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