2006 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · P9 AGM
2006 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 88,600 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- 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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P9 AGM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 88,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P9 AGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (P9 AGM) between March 2009 and March 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
P9 AGM Mileage History
- 17/03/200934,704 mi
- 03/03/201035,632 mi+928 mi
- 02/03/201136,649 mi+1,017 mi
- 06/12/201137,332 mi+683 mi
- 12/11/201242,651 mi+5,319 mi
- 12/11/201349,172 mi+6,521 mi
- 26/02/201449,283 mi+111 mi
- 13/02/201555,526 mi+6,243 mi
- 24/02/201555,566 mi+40 mi
- 08/02/201658,313 mi+2,747 mi
- 20/02/201760,068 mi+1,755 mi
- 16/02/201862,268 mi+2,200 mi
- 11/02/201964,986 mi+2,718 mi
- 14/02/202068,478 mi+3,492 mi
- 11/02/202172,107 mi+3,629 mi
- 17/02/202275,815 mi+3,708 mi
- 21/02/202381,011 mi+5,196 mi
- 29/02/202484,191 mi+3,180 mi
- 26/02/202588,581 mi+4,390 mi
- 11/03/202588,600 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,372 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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