2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · WR56 FAK
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 108,082 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR56 FAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2026
- 108,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR56 FAK 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 (WR56 FAK) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
WR56 FAK Mileage History
- 30/10/202398,407 mi
- 23/10/2024100,858 mi+2,451 mi
- 23/10/2024100,859 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2025104,128 mi+3,269 mi
- 22/10/2026108,082 mi+3,954 mi
Average of roughly 3,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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