2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HK55 YVU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 198,808 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
HK55 YVU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2016
- 198,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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HK55 YVU Mileage History
- 28/03/2009104,659 mi
- 19/05/2010130,818 mi+26,159 mi
- 04/01/2011142,345 mi+11,527 mi
- 16/12/2011155,809 mi+13,464 mi
- 16/12/2011155,809 mi
- 15/12/2012169,087 mi+13,278 mi
- 09/12/2013181,556 mi+12,469 mi
- 14/12/2013181,631 mi+75 mi
- 11/12/2014187,037 mi+5,406 mi
- 13/12/2014187,037 mi
- 06/01/2016198,808 mi+11,771 mi
Average of roughly 13,894 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
HK55 YVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (HK55 YVU) between March 2009 and January 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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