2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · M77 WAJ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03/08/2006. Recorded mileage 96,111 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,111 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2500cc
M77 WAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 96,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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M77 WAJ Mileage History
- 25/03/202281,183 mi
- 21/03/202381,823 mi+640 mi
- 19/04/202484,287 mi+2,464 mi
- 30/04/202596,106 mi+11,819 mi
- 09/05/202596,111 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M77 WAJ 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 (M77 WAJ) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (axle bush collapsed) (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (0.6 mm) (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (inner front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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