2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KO02 BAR
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 111,176 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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KO02 BAR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 111,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO02 BAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (KO02 BAR) between April 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)”.
KO02 BAR Mileage History
- 25/04/200921,074 mi
- 12/04/201031,932 mi+10,858 mi
- 11/04/201142,940 mi+11,008 mi
- 23/04/201251,968 mi+9,028 mi
- 23/04/201251,968 mi
- 22/04/201359,847 mi+7,879 mi
- 22/04/201467,635 mi+7,788 mi
- 23/04/201467,711 mi+76 mi
- 21/04/201575,915 mi+8,204 mi
- 24/04/201576,061 mi+146 mi
- 15/04/201683,752 mi+7,691 mi
- 18/04/201683,753 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/201791,205 mi+7,452 mi
- 29/03/201791,205 mi
- 11/04/201896,917 mi+5,712 mi
- 18/04/2019102,124 mi+5,207 mi
- 21/06/2021106,513 mi+4,389 mi
- 21/06/2022108,027 mi+1,514 mi
- 15/06/2023109,424 mi+1,397 mi
- 06/06/2024109,863 mi+439 mi
- 03/06/2025110,379 mi+516 mi
- 19/06/2026111,176 mi+797 mi
Average of roughly 5,254 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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