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2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SC06 ABN

SC06 ABN

2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2006. Recorded mileage 118,792 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2006 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 12/07/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage
118,792 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/07/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/11/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2006
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on July 14, 2025, with no recorded defects. While a failure was noted on that same day, the immediate pass suggests the specific issue was identified and rectified right away. The overall maintenance trend appears remarkably stable over the last four years, as the car has maintained clean passes without any advisory notices or major failures since 2022. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,940 miles per year. Between July 2022 and July 2025, the car covered roughly 10,933 miles, moving from 107,859 to 118,792 miles. This consistent, low-intensity usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy drivetrain stress, though low mileage can sometimes mask the effects of rubber-based component degradation or fluid aging over periods of inactivity. Because the MOT history is clean of recorded mechanical faults, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas typically susceptible to age rather than high mileage. Attention should be paid to the suspension bushings, control artwork, and rubber seals, which may perish or crack despite low road use. Additionally, checking for structural corrosion in the sills and artwork arches is essential, as these are common areas for BMW models of this era irrespective of the recorded distance.

SC06 ABN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
  • 118,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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SC06 ABN Mileage History

  1. 07/07/2022107,859 mi
  2. 08/07/2023111,528 mi+3,669 mi
  3. 09/07/2024116,628 mi+5,100 mi
  4. 14/07/2025118,792 mi+2,164 mi
  5. 14/07/2025118,792 mi

Average of roughly 3,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SC06 ABN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 14:43
MOT Analysis

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 (SC06 ABN) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 July 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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