2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EY06 FCF
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 94,610 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,610 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.
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EY06 FCF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 94,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY06 FCF 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 (EY06 FCF) between February 2009 and October 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
EY06 FCF Mileage History
- 25/02/20094,593 mi
- 27/05/20094,805 mi+212 mi
- 03/06/201011,001 mi+6,196 mi
- 08/06/201116,414 mi+5,413 mi
- 08/06/201116,414 mi
- 14/06/201219,868 mi+3,454 mi
- 15/05/201322,892 mi+3,024 mi
- 10/06/201432,497 mi+9,605 mi
- 16/12/201439,051 mi+6,554 mi
- 10/10/201549,166 mi+10,115 mi
- 29/09/201656,225 mi+7,059 mi
- 29/09/201656,225 mi
- 05/10/201763,773 mi+7,548 mi
- 08/10/201871,163 mi+7,390 mi
- 08/10/201977,961 mi+6,798 mi
- 01/10/202082,422 mi+4,461 mi
- 12/10/202082,474 mi+52 mi
- 27/09/202186,876 mi+4,402 mi
- 27/09/202186,876 mi
- 13/10/202291,194 mi+4,318 mi
- 11/10/202394,610 mi+3,416 mi
Average of roughly 6,156 miles per year across 21 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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