2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · GX56 FFY
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 151,608 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
GX56 FFY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 151,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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GX56 FFY Mileage History
- 23/10/200911,096 mi
- 22/10/201014,286 mi+3,190 mi
- 19/10/201117,852 mi+3,566 mi
- 20/10/201117,852 mi
- 11/10/201238,334 mi+20,482 mi
- 03/07/201342,453 mi+4,119 mi
- 01/07/201454,365 mi+11,912 mi
- 24/06/201562,629 mi+8,264 mi
- 11/06/201671,534 mi+8,905 mi
- 25/11/201674,540 mi+3,006 mi
- 18/11/201784,827 mi+10,287 mi
- 18/11/201784,827 mi
- 11/02/201991,957 mi+7,130 mi
- 13/02/201991,957 mi
- 01/02/202097,956 mi+5,999 mi
- 06/02/2021107,950 mi+9,994 mi
- 22/02/2022121,344 mi+13,394 mi
- 05/04/2023135,968 mi+14,624 mi
- 05/04/2023135,968 mi
- 30/10/2024144,662 mi+8,694 mi
- 31/10/2025151,608 mi+6,946 mi
Average of roughly 8,770 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
GX56 FFY 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 (GX56 FFY) between October 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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: Windscreen (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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