2006 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · T14 FCA
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 78,880 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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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T14 FCA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 78,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T14 FCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (T14 FCA) between September 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/zr18 (5.2.3 (d) ”.
T14 FCA Mileage History
- 14/09/200932,463 mi
- 09/09/201037,552 mi+5,089 mi
- 09/09/201037,552 mi
- 06/09/201142,051 mi+4,499 mi
- 07/09/201142,065 mi+14 mi
- 10/09/201246,160 mi+4,095 mi
- 17/08/201349,693 mi+3,533 mi
- 11/09/201458,295 mi+8,602 mi
- 14/09/201562,484 mi+4,189 mi
- 14/09/201562,484 mi
- 15/09/201666,023 mi+3,539 mi
- 16/09/201666,023 mi
- 08/09/201769,195 mi+3,172 mi
- 08/09/201769,195 mi
- 12/09/201872,629 mi+3,434 mi
- 13/09/201872,629 mi
- 12/09/201976,384 mi+3,755 mi
- 23/05/202377,922 mi+1,538 mi
- 24/05/202478,677 mi+755 mi
- 28/05/202478,681 mi+4 mi
- 17/05/202578,709 mi+28 mi
- 04/07/202678,880 mi+171 mi
Average of roughly 2,763 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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