2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KC56 MWV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 171,083 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KC56 MWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 171,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KC56 MWV Mileage History
- 23/09/2022165,997 mi
- 21/09/2023169,384 mi+3,387 mi
- 21/09/2023169,391 mi+7 mi
- 19/09/2024170,260 mi+869 mi
- 15/09/2025171,083 mi+823 mi
Average of roughly 1,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KC56 MWV 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 (KC56 MWV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
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