2006 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · KJ06 GRX
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 241,477 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ06 GRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 241,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ06 GRX 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 (KJ06 GRX) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KJ06 GRX Mileage History
- 27/02/2023201,970 mi
- 28/02/2023201,983 mi+13 mi
- 08/03/2024215,094 mi+13,111 mi
- 03/03/2025228,706 mi+13,612 mi
- 06/03/2026241,477 mi+12,771 mi
Average of roughly 13,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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