2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LA55 NKA
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 157,743 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 NKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 157,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA55 NKA Mileage History
- 10/01/2023129,186 mi
- 13/01/2024137,391 mi+8,205 mi
- 18/01/2024137,583 mi+192 mi
- 10/01/2025147,309 mi+9,726 mi
- 14/01/2026157,743 mi+10,434 mi
Average of roughly 9,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 NKA 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 (LA55 NKA) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 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 (7 issues), Brakes (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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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