2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KL56 AVE
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 199,136 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2023. 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 06 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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KL56 AVE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2022
- 199,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL56 AVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (KL56 AVE) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2022 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
KL56 AVE Mileage History
- 08/09/2022199,136 mi
- 08/09/2022199,136 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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