2006 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · KS56 JZE
2006 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 238,157 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS56 JZE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 238,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS56 JZE 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 5 Series (KS56 JZE) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
KS56 JZE Mileage History
- 26/09/2022208,518 mi
- 27/11/2023218,385 mi+9,867 mi
- 13/12/2024229,135 mi+10,750 mi
- 05/12/2025238,157 mi+9,022 mi
Average of roughly 9,285 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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