2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YK06 OVO
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 227,030 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,030 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YK06 OVO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2016
- 227,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK06 OVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YK06 OVO) between February 2009 and November 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 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 (18 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
YK06 OVO Mileage History
- 16/02/2009107,545 mi
- 03/03/2010139,373 mi+31,828 mi
- 02/03/2011151,189 mi+11,816 mi
- 20/04/2011152,794 mi+1,605 mi
- 20/04/2011152,794 mi
- 05/05/2012164,296 mi+11,502 mi
- 15/05/2013176,735 mi+12,439 mi
- 16/05/2014189,572 mi+12,837 mi
- 11/06/2015200,190 mi+10,618 mi
- 05/11/2015204,000 mi+3,810 mi
- 05/11/2016227,030 mi+23,030 mi
- 05/11/2016227,030 mi
Average of roughly 15,481 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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