2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LJ06 UGN
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 175,575 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,575 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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LJ06 UGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2026
- 175,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ06 UGN 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 (LJ06 UGN) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor. (7.”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LJ06 UGN Mileage History
- 02/04/2024162,921 mi
- 03/04/2024162,924 mi+3 mi
- 25/03/2025168,671 mi+5,747 mi
- 31/03/2026175,546 mi+6,875 mi
- 22/07/2026175,575 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 5,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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