2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · KC56 RHX
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 283,457 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025. 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 16 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 283,457 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.
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.
KC56 RHX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2024
- 283,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC56 RHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (KC56 RHX) between May 2010 and December 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KC56 RHX Mileage History
- 07/05/201038,831 mi
- 17/06/201150,635 mi+11,804 mi
- 13/06/201267,527 mi+16,892 mi
- 14/06/201388,890 mi+21,363 mi
- 07/07/2014115,210 mi+26,320 mi
- 10/07/2014155,347 mi+40,137 mi
- 06/07/2015139,233 mi-16,114 mi
- 06/07/2015139,233 mi
- 08/07/2016162,856 mi+23,623 mi
- 04/07/2017182,502 mi+19,646 mi
- 06/07/2018201,091 mi+18,589 mi
- 10/07/2018201,256 mi+165 mi
- 01/07/2019215,879 mi+14,623 mi
- 08/07/2019216,355 mi+476 mi
- 17/12/2020233,469 mi+17,114 mi
- 10/12/2021242,370 mi+8,901 mi
- 15/12/2021242,478 mi+108 mi
- 07/01/2023256,751 mi+14,273 mi
- 23/01/2024266,981 mi+10,230 mi
- 17/12/2024283,457 mi+16,476 mi
- 17/12/2024283,457 mi
Average of roughly 16,738 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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