2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · KC56 ODA
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22/12/2006. Recorded mileage 162,523 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2997cc
KC56 ODA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 162,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KC56 ODA Mileage History
- 23/12/200936,288 mi
- 23/12/200936,288 mi
- 09/12/201046,280 mi+9,992 mi
- 01/12/201153,168 mi+6,888 mi
- 20/07/201256,456 mi+3,288 mi
- 24/07/201256,456 mi
- 01/08/201366,092 mi+9,636 mi
- 24/07/201476,073 mi+9,981 mi
- 29/07/201586,885 mi+10,812 mi
- 01/08/201697,303 mi+10,418 mi
- 28/07/2017107,488 mi+10,185 mi
- 05/07/2018114,936 mi+7,448 mi
- 24/04/2019118,883 mi+3,947 mi
- 21/10/2020127,546 mi+8,663 mi
- 23/10/2021133,885 mi+6,339 mi
- 26/10/2022141,257 mi+7,372 mi
- 16/10/2023148,881 mi+7,624 mi
- 08/10/2024156,122 mi+7,241 mi
- 08/10/2024156,122 mi
- 14/10/2025162,523 mi+6,401 mi
Average of roughly 7,985 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
KC56 ODA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (KC56 ODA) between December 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”.
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