2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EN56 KWU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 80,847 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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EN56 KWU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 80,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN56 KWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (EN56 KWU) between January 2010 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EN56 KWU Mileage History
- 12/01/201013,408 mi
- 01/06/201116,868 mi+3,460 mi
- 01/12/201221,882 mi+5,014 mi
- 02/12/201329,111 mi+7,229 mi
- 06/01/201532,995 mi+3,884 mi
- 06/01/201638,854 mi+5,859 mi
- 05/01/201745,338 mi+6,484 mi
- 05/01/201745,338 mi
- 04/01/201851,279 mi+5,941 mi
- 03/01/201955,672 mi+4,393 mi
- 24/09/201959,694 mi+4,022 mi
- 24/09/201959,694 mi
- 03/09/202064,504 mi+4,810 mi
- 08/09/202064,504 mi
- 29/09/202166,671 mi+2,167 mi
- 15/10/202269,231 mi+2,560 mi
- 21/10/202269,231 mi
- 25/11/202372,105 mi+2,874 mi
- 25/11/202372,110 mi+5 mi
- 23/11/202475,588 mi+3,478 mi
- 25/11/202475,598 mi+10 mi
- 25/11/202580,847 mi+5,249 mi
Average of roughly 4,250 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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