2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · OV56 KXO
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 152,374 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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OV56 KXO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 31/05/2024
- 152,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV56 KXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (OV56 KXO) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
OV56 KXO Mileage History
- 18/11/2021147,216 mi
- 05/06/2023150,416 mi+3,200 mi
- 05/06/2023150,416 mi
- 31/05/2024152,374 mi+1,958 mi
Average of roughly 2,037 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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