2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MH06 VBB
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2006. Recorded mileage 101,623 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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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MH06 VBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 101,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH06 VBB 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 (MH06 VBB) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle Trapped Behind Seat (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle trapped behind seat? (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
MH06 VBB Mileage History
- 03/10/202389,558 mi
- 26/09/202495,219 mi+5,661 mi
- 10/02/2026101,602 mi+6,383 mi
- 21/02/2026101,623 mi+21 mi
- 21/02/2026101,623 mi
Average of roughly 5,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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