2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KP56 VYF
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 83,199 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Sept 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,199 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.
KP56 VYF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2012
- 83,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects 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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KP56 VYF Mileage History
- 21/10/200954,891 mi
- 01/09/201175,677 mi+20,786 mi
- 18/08/201283,199 mi+7,522 mi
- 18/08/201283,199 mi
Average of roughly 10,020 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KP56 VYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (KP56 VYF) between October 2009 and August 2012.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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