2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · T100 ABF
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2006. Recorded mileage 211,175 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,175 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.
T100 ABF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 211,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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T100 ABF Mileage History
- 16/05/200963,328 mi
- 16/05/200963,328 mi
- 20/05/201077,942 mi+14,614 mi
- 26/05/201194,874 mi+16,932 mi
- 18/05/2012113,687 mi+18,813 mi
- 18/05/2012113,687 mi
- 24/05/2013122,686 mi+8,999 mi
- 30/05/2014134,502 mi+11,816 mi
- 28/04/2015142,552 mi+8,050 mi
- 30/04/2016146,829 mi+4,277 mi
- 22/04/2017152,787 mi+5,958 mi
- 22/04/2017152,787 mi
- 25/04/2018158,530 mi+5,743 mi
- 25/04/2018158,532 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/2019162,645 mi+4,113 mi
- 30/04/2020168,432 mi+5,787 mi
- 15/05/2021176,680 mi+8,248 mi
- 15/05/2021176,680 mi
- 18/06/2022187,953 mi+11,273 mi
- 18/06/2022187,953 mi
- 26/06/2023198,190 mi+10,237 mi
- 29/06/2023198,190 mi
- 15/08/2024206,214 mi+8,024 mi
- 27/09/2025211,175 mi+4,961 mi
- 27/09/2025211,175 mi
Average of roughly 9,033 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
T100 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (T100 ABF) between May 2009 and September 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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