2006 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · W10 LSE
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 141,988 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W10 LSE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 141,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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W10 LSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (W10 LSE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
W10 LSE Mileage History
- 21/10/2022130,720 mi
- 18/10/2023135,896 mi+5,176 mi
- 04/11/2024139,294 mi+3,398 mi
- 30/10/2025141,988 mi+2,694 mi
Average of roughly 3,724 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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