2006 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · RN06 BXR
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 137,968 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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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RN06 BXR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2024
- 137,968 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.
RN06 BXR 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 (RN06 BXR) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RN06 BXR Mileage History
- 05/11/2021133,533 mi
- 18/01/2023135,415 mi+1,882 mi
- 18/01/2023135,415 mi
- 23/01/2024137,968 mi+2,553 mi
Average of roughly 2,003 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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