2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KD56 BZY
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 109,210 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD56 BZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 109,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD56 BZY 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 (KD56 BZY) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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 (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
KD56 BZY Mileage History
- 22/11/202286,664 mi
- 10/07/202488,196 mi+1,532 mi
- 10/07/202488,196 mi
- 11/07/202595,588 mi+7,392 mi
- 07/07/2026109,210 mi+13,622 mi
Average of roughly 6,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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