2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · V3 RKK
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 186,292 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V3 RKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 186,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V3 RKK 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 (V3 RKK) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V3 RKK Mileage History
- 28/11/2022137,451 mi
- 18/11/2023152,529 mi+15,078 mi
- 26/11/2024169,611 mi+17,082 mi
- 15/11/2025186,292 mi+16,681 mi
- 17/11/2025186,292 mi
Average of roughly 16,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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