2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y15 SAW
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 87,778 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y15 SAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 87,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y15 SAW 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 (Y15 SAW) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
Y15 SAW Mileage History
- 22/07/202484,837 mi
- 22/07/202484,837 mi
- 11/07/202586,110 mi+1,273 mi
- 20/07/202687,776 mi+1,666 mi
- 21/07/202687,778 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,473 miles per year across 5 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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