2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · K1 KDX
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 147,089 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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K1 KDX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 147,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K1 KDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (K1 KDX) between March 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to tyre issue (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber and top mount assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
K1 KDX Mileage History
- 02/03/200926,006 mi
- 15/02/201035,860 mi+9,854 mi
- 01/04/201149,124 mi+13,264 mi
- 01/04/201149,124 mi
- 14/03/201261,337 mi+12,213 mi
- 26/03/201373,426 mi+12,089 mi
- 25/03/201480,685 mi+7,259 mi
- 04/03/201586,960 mi+6,275 mi
- 04/04/201692,918 mi+5,958 mi
- 04/04/201692,918 mi
- 05/04/201798,305 mi+5,387 mi
- 13/04/2018103,307 mi+5,002 mi
- 21/06/2019106,690 mi+3,383 mi
- 13/04/2020107,697 mi+1,007 mi
- 16/08/2021110,880 mi+3,183 mi
- 16/08/2021110,880 mi
- 14/10/2022111,738 mi+858 mi
- 08/01/2024123,370 mi+11,632 mi
- 20/06/2025135,368 mi+11,998 mi
- 01/07/2025135,387 mi+19 mi
- 29/09/2026147,089 mi+11,702 mi
Average of roughly 6,889 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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