2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FJ06 JKO
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 147,478 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ06 JKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 147,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ06 JKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (FJ06 JKO) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FJ06 JKO Mileage History
- 11/04/2023130,072 mi
- 23/05/2024134,198 mi+4,126 mi
- 23/05/2025137,466 mi+3,268 mi
- 27/05/2025137,471 mi+5 mi
- 26/05/2026147,478 mi+10,007 mi
Average of roughly 5,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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