2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FM06 BTO
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 255,787 km. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 255,787 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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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FM06 BTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 255,787 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FM06 BTO Odometer History
- 05/08/2023241,689 km
- 29/07/2024245,506 km+3,817 km
- 09/08/2025251,512 km+6,006 km
- 08/08/2026255,784 km+4,272 km
- 08/08/2026255,787 km+3 km
Average of roughly 4,684 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM06 BTO 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 (FM06 BTO) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))”.
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