2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GV06 NKJ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 122,606 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV06 NKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 122,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV06 NKJ 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 (GV06 NKJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GV06 NKJ Mileage History
- 18/10/2023118,726 mi
- 19/10/2023118,726 mi
- 25/10/2024120,968 mi+2,242 mi
- 25/10/2024120,968 mi
- 30/10/2025122,606 mi+1,638 mi
Average of roughly 1,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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