2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KC06 LWU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2006. Recorded mileage 329,992 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026. 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 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 329,992 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.
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KC06 LWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2026
- 329,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC06 LWU 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 (KC06 LWU) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
KC06 LWU Mileage History
- 11/04/2022278,010 mi
- 06/04/2023299,544 mi+21,534 mi
- 08/04/2024308,217 mi+8,673 mi
- 02/04/2025316,700 mi+8,483 mi
- 17/06/2026329,992 mi+13,292 mi
Average of roughly 12,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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