2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · XTA 3
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25/05/2006. Recorded mileage 96,367 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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
- 1995cc
XTA 3 Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 96,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 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: Average
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XTA 3 Mileage History
- 15/05/200930,482 mi
- 21/05/201046,525 mi+16,043 mi
- 01/03/201158,027 mi+11,502 mi
- 28/02/201266,431 mi+8,404 mi
- 12/02/201371,423 mi+4,992 mi
- 27/02/201476,488 mi+5,065 mi
- 06/03/201476,524 mi+36 mi
- 05/03/201581,328 mi+4,804 mi
- 07/03/201581,408 mi+80 mi
- 08/03/201684,404 mi+2,996 mi
- 19/09/201786,399 mi+1,995 mi
- 22/09/201786,399 mi
- 06/11/201893,066 mi+6,667 mi
- 08/11/201893,066 mi
- 02/01/202095,186 mi+2,120 mi
- 03/01/202095,186 mi
- 21/05/202195,896 mi+710 mi
- 24/05/202195,898 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/202296,222 mi+324 mi
- 16/02/202496,332 mi+110 mi
- 28/02/202496,342 mi+10 mi
- 20/07/202696,366 mi+24 mi
- 05/08/202696,367 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,825 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
XTA 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (XTA 3) between May 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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