2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EJ56 AHO
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 85,206 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ56 AHO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2023
- 85,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ56 AHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (EJ56 AHO) between December 2009 and January 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
EJ56 AHO Mileage History
- 11/12/200916,837 mi
- 23/12/201022,160 mi+5,323 mi
- 06/01/201228,042 mi+5,882 mi
- 31/12/201236,580 mi+8,538 mi
- 31/12/201236,580 mi
- 06/01/201441,022 mi+4,442 mi
- 26/11/201445,970 mi+4,948 mi
- 15/01/201649,049 mi+3,079 mi
- 15/01/201649,049 mi
- 21/01/201752,944 mi+3,895 mi
- 21/01/201752,944 mi
- 20/06/201863,964 mi+11,020 mi
- 10/11/202079,039 mi+15,075 mi
- 19/01/202281,660 mi+2,621 mi
- 18/01/202385,206 mi+3,546 mi
Average of roughly 5,218 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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