2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · J33 LBC
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2006. Recorded mileage 180,137 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2979cc
J33 LBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 180,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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J33 LBC Mileage History
- 09/06/2022167,348 mi
- 08/06/2023170,656 mi+3,308 mi
- 15/06/2023170,708 mi+52 mi
- 08/09/2025180,137 mi+9,429 mi
- 08/09/2025180,137 mi
Average of roughly 3,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J33 LBC 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 (J33 LBC) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Road wheel fixing missing 1 from every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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