2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KG56 HXZ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 152,810 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
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KG56 HXZ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2016
- 152,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KG56 HXZ Mileage History
- 18/02/201066,989 mi
- 06/06/201194,084 mi+27,095 mi
- 20/12/2012111,868 mi+17,784 mi
- 21/12/2012111,880 mi+12 mi
- 11/12/2013124,682 mi+12,802 mi
- 15/12/2014142,350 mi+17,668 mi
- 19/12/2014142,608 mi+258 mi
- 27/01/2016152,808 mi+10,200 mi
- 03/02/2016152,810 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 14,407 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
KG56 HXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (KG56 HXZ) between February 2010 and February 2016.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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