2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · EK56 YCG
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 110,180 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jul 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,180 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.
EK56 YCG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2018
- 110,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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EK56 YCG Mileage History
- 23/09/200926,655 mi
- 12/10/201034,091 mi+7,436 mi
- 13/10/201143,228 mi+9,137 mi
- 15/10/201252,263 mi+9,035 mi
- 15/10/201252,277 mi+14 mi
- 18/10/201360,368 mi+8,091 mi
- 18/10/201360,368 mi
- 18/10/201470,337 mi+9,969 mi
- 18/10/201470,337 mi
- 12/10/201579,724 mi+9,387 mi
- 12/10/201579,724 mi
- 17/10/201690,285 mi+10,561 mi
- 11/08/201798,350 mi+8,065 mi
- 11/07/2018110,180 mi+11,830 mi
Average of roughly 9,496 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
EK56 YCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (EK56 YCG) between September 2009 and July 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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