2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RF06 NYU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2006. Recorded mileage 136,255 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2497cc
RF06 NYU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2021
- 136,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RF06 NYU Mileage History
- 22/05/200932,137 mi
- 08/06/201038,626 mi+6,489 mi
- 14/06/201146,797 mi+8,171 mi
- 11/06/201253,355 mi+6,558 mi
- 10/06/201358,025 mi+4,670 mi
- 09/06/201462,600 mi+4,575 mi
- 10/06/201575,139 mi+12,539 mi
- 25/05/201688,528 mi+13,389 mi
- 19/05/2017105,114 mi+16,586 mi
- 11/07/2018114,621 mi+9,507 mi
- 16/07/2018114,621 mi
- 04/07/2019127,489 mi+12,868 mi
- 04/07/2019127,489 mi
- 29/04/2021136,255 mi+8,766 mi
Average of roughly 8,722 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
RF06 NYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (RF06 NYU) between May 2009 and April 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2021 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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