2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · NM55 KSY
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 153,135 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM55 KSY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 153,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM55 KSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (NM55 KSY) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NM55 KSY Mileage History
- 05/11/2021112,191 mi
- 12/10/2022217,279 km
- 09/11/2022135,568 mi
- 13/10/2023153,135 mi+17,567 mi
Average of roughly 21,161 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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