2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LA56 KBF
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19/12/2006. Recorded mileage 90,306 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2979cc
LA56 KBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 90,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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LA56 KBF Mileage History
- 13/03/202480,394 mi
- 14/03/202480,394 mi
- 20/03/202588,228 mi+7,834 mi
- 02/04/202588,254 mi+26 mi
- 26/03/202690,306 mi+2,052 mi
Average of roughly 4,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA56 KBF 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 (LA56 KBF) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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