2006 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · AF06 DKV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 25/03/2006. Recorded mileage 150,858 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2926cc
AF06 DKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 150,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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AF06 DKV Mileage History
- 07/06/2022124,206 mi
- 15/05/2023132,535 mi+8,329 mi
- 03/06/2024142,725 mi+10,190 mi
- 06/06/2025150,827 mi+8,102 mi
- 13/06/2025150,858 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 8,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF06 DKV 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 (AF06 DKV) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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