2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · VF55 EBV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2006. Recorded mileage 230,529 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/05/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,529 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
- 2497cc
VF55 EBV Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2015
- 230,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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VF55 EBV Mileage History
- 02/11/2009144,500 mi
- 24/12/2010160,886 mi+16,386 mi
- 30/12/2011174,298 mi+13,412 mi
- 15/01/2012175,360 mi+1,062 mi
- 16/01/2013185,687 mi+10,327 mi
- 16/01/2013185,687 mi
- 10/01/2014207,156 mi+21,469 mi
- 11/01/2014207,177 mi+21 mi
- 29/11/2014221,257 mi+14,080 mi
- 29/11/2014221,257 mi
- 27/11/2015230,529 mi+9,272 mi
Average of roughly 14,179 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
VF55 EBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (VF55 EBV) between November 2009 and November 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2015 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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