2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KC56 AXA
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 212,672 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC56 AXA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2023
- 212,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC56 AXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (KC56 AXA) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KC56 AXA Mileage History
- 03/02/2022198,236 mi
- 04/02/2022198,236 mi
- 05/04/2023212,363 mi+14,127 mi
- 21/04/2023212,672 mi+309 mi
Average of roughly 11,931 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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