2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WJ06 ABZ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 180,391 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ06 ABZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2022
- 180,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ06 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (WJ06 ABZ) between March 2009 and October 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2022 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: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
WJ06 ABZ Mileage History
- 17/03/200932,042 mi
- 08/04/201036,839 mi+4,797 mi
- 06/04/201141,050 mi+4,211 mi
- 24/04/201259,009 mi+17,959 mi
- 09/05/201373,065 mi+14,056 mi
- 16/04/201486,188 mi+13,123 mi
- 16/04/201486,190 mi+2 mi
- 01/06/2015101,895 mi+15,705 mi
- 20/05/2016113,489 mi+11,594 mi
- 03/05/2017126,393 mi+12,904 mi
- 03/05/2017126,393 mi
- 24/05/2018137,820 mi+11,427 mi
- 14/05/2019148,113 mi+10,293 mi
- 14/10/2020160,645 mi+12,532 mi
- 14/10/2020160,645 mi
- 11/10/2021170,179 mi+9,534 mi
- 11/10/2021170,181 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/2022180,391 mi+10,210 mi
Average of roughly 10,942 miles per year across 18 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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