2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · K217 LOU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 137,687 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K217 LOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 137,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K217 LOU 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 (K217 LOU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K217 LOU Mileage History
- 18/01/2023102,106 mi
- 10/01/2024115,055 mi+12,949 mi
- 12/01/2024115,055 mi
- 17/01/2025124,157 mi+9,102 mi
- 19/01/2026137,687 mi+13,530 mi
Average of roughly 11,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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