2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · VB04 WJB
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 130,513 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,513 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.
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VB04 WJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2026
- 130,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VB04 WJB MOT History
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 (VB04 WJB) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side indicator lights”; “Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning indicator lights permanentl”.
VB04 WJB Mileage History
- 07/03/2024125,302 mi
- 06/06/2024125,390 mi+88 mi
- 28/05/2025128,161 mi+2,771 mi
- 09/06/2025128,161 mi
- 07/06/2026130,513 mi+2,352 mi
Average of roughly 2,316 miles per year across 5 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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