2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KC06 LMV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 154,415 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KC06 LMV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
- 154,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC06 LMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (KC06 LMV) between July 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2023 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
KC06 LMV Mileage History
- 09/07/2022147,662 mi
- 23/10/2023154,415 mi+6,753 mi
- 23/10/2023154,415 mi
Average of roughly 5,237 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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