2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · OU06 PMO
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 93,384 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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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OU06 PMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 93,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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OU06 PMO Mileage History
- 06/09/202279,562 mi
- 09/10/202381,769 mi+2,207 mi
- 17/10/202381,783 mi+14 mi
- 23/10/202483,925 mi+2,142 mi
- 02/12/202593,384 mi+9,459 mi
Average of roughly 4,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU06 PMO 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 (OU06 PMO) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 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: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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