2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · K88 BAB
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 187,273 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K88 BAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 187,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K88 BAB 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 (K88 BAB) between November 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
K88 BAB Mileage History
- 04/11/2021161,438 mi
- 02/11/2022165,513 mi+4,075 mi
- 28/11/2023174,590 mi+9,077 mi
- 25/11/2024180,262 mi+5,672 mi
- 07/09/2026187,273 mi+7,011 mi
Average of roughly 5,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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