2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FN06 ADV
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 175,902 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN06 ADV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 175,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN06 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (FN06 ADV) between March 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FN06 ADV Mileage History
- 18/03/200957,188 mi
- 04/05/201068,415 mi+11,227 mi
- 04/05/201068,435 mi+20 mi
- 16/02/201169,757 mi+1,322 mi
- 20/02/201274,393 mi+4,636 mi
- 21/02/201376,540 mi+2,147 mi
- 12/03/201478,490 mi+1,950 mi
- 06/03/201590,162 mi+11,672 mi
- 02/02/201695,971 mi+5,809 mi
- 05/02/201695,976 mi+5 mi
- 11/02/2017102,973 mi+6,997 mi
- 27/03/2018108,456 mi+5,483 mi
- 28/03/2018108,456 mi
- 30/03/2019114,292 mi+5,836 mi
- 04/04/2019114,293 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/2020125,668 mi+11,375 mi
- 26/10/2021131,621 mi+5,953 mi
- 26/10/2021131,621 mi
- 08/10/2022136,674 mi+5,053 mi
- 25/10/2023148,145 mi+11,471 mi
- 23/10/2024155,795 mi+7,650 mi
- 30/10/2024155,871 mi+76 mi
- 31/10/2024155,910 mi+39 mi
- 16/10/2025165,624 mi+9,714 mi
- 17/10/2025165,625 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/2026175,902 mi+10,277 mi
Average of roughly 6,756 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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