2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · NH06 GTY
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 189,201 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,201 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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NH06 GTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 189,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH06 GTY 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 (NH06 GTY) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached loose\ worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
NH06 GTY Mileage History
- 20/09/2022167,149 mi
- 14/09/2023176,518 mi+9,369 mi
- 13/09/2024183,752 mi+7,234 mi
- 19/09/2024183,752 mi
- 15/09/2025189,201 mi+5,449 mi
Average of roughly 7,383 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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