2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · KF06 BXW
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 177,557 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. 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 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,557 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.
KF06 BXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 177,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF06 BXW 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 (KF06 BXW) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
KF06 BXW Mileage History
- 19/09/2023146,769 mi
- 14/05/2024154,209 mi+7,440 mi
- 14/05/2025166,304 mi+12,095 mi
- 30/04/2026177,555 mi+11,251 mi
- 30/04/2026177,557 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,788 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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