2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · KP56 BUF
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2006. Recorded mileage 117,040 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2979cc
KP56 BUF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 117,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KP56 BUF Mileage History
- 24/12/200918,634 mi
- 28/01/201018,733 mi+99 mi
- 28/01/201018,733 mi
- 11/02/201132,870 mi+14,137 mi
- 07/02/201243,988 mi+11,118 mi
- 18/03/201349,313 mi+5,325 mi
- 24/10/201458,859 mi+9,546 mi
- 27/10/201570,609 mi+11,750 mi
- 26/10/201681,911 mi+11,302 mi
- 26/10/201681,911 mi
- 25/10/201793,738 mi+11,827 mi
- 29/10/2018104,392 mi+10,654 mi
- 16/10/2019107,737 mi+3,345 mi
- 26/10/2020110,335 mi+2,598 mi
- 27/10/2020110,335 mi
- 28/10/2021112,603 mi+2,268 mi
- 02/11/2021112,603 mi
- 01/11/2022114,542 mi+1,939 mi
- 02/11/2022114,542 mi
- 16/10/2023117,040 mi+2,498 mi
Average of roughly 7,126 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
KP56 BUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (KP56 BUF) between December 2009 and October 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 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: Tyres (23 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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