2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · SW55 FMK
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2006. Recorded mileage 151,091 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/04/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,091 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
- 2494cc
SW55 FMK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2020
- 151,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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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SW55 FMK Mileage History
- 06/01/200929,309 mi
- 14/12/200941,666 mi+12,357 mi
- 04/01/201158,063 mi+16,397 mi
- 14/12/201176,404 mi+18,341 mi
- 03/01/201388,220 mi+11,816 mi
- 07/01/201499,655 mi+11,435 mi
- 06/01/2015111,525 mi+11,870 mi
- 06/01/2015111,525 mi
- 31/03/2015113,881 mi+2,356 mi
- 30/11/2015120,112 mi+6,231 mi
- 26/11/2016126,018 mi+5,906 mi
- 16/11/2017132,284 mi+6,266 mi
- 17/10/2018138,958 mi+6,674 mi
- 29/10/2018139,117 mi+159 mi
- 23/10/2019146,044 mi+6,927 mi
- 24/10/2019146,072 mi+28 mi
- 23/10/2020151,007 mi+4,935 mi
- 29/10/2020151,091 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 10,311 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
SW55 FMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (SW55 FMK) between January 2009 and October 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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