2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · J18 RBG
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 116,694 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,694 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.
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J18 RBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 116,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J18 RBG 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 (J18 RBG) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J18 RBG Mileage History
- 08/01/202299,688 mi
- 14/01/2023103,270 mi+3,582 mi
- 06/01/2024105,918 mi+2,648 mi
- 28/01/2025110,376 mi+4,458 mi
- 25/02/2026116,694 mi+6,318 mi
Average of roughly 4,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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