2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YL06 FTJ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 169,684 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL06 FTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 169,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL06 FTJ 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 (YL06 FTJ) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush excessive play/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YL06 FTJ Mileage History
- 08/11/2024163,804 mi
- 11/11/2024163,809 mi+5 mi
- 04/11/2025167,935 mi+4,126 mi
- 10/11/2025167,945 mi+10 mi
- 15/10/2026169,684 mi+1,739 mi
Average of roughly 3,043 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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