2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P29 FEL
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 117,184 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P29 FEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 117,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P29 FEL 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 (P29 FEL) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 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 (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
P29 FEL Mileage History
- 26/07/2023106,231 mi
- 30/09/2024113,393 mi+7,162 mi
- 30/09/2024113,393 mi
- 15/09/2025115,493 mi+2,100 mi
- 22/09/2026117,184 mi+1,691 mi
Average of roughly 3,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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