2006 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · DY56 VFK
2006 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 165,817 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY56 VFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 165,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY56 VFK 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 1 Series (DY56 VFK) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DY56 VFK Mileage History
- 05/03/2024148,797 mi
- 05/03/2024148,797 mi
- 11/03/2025158,935 mi+10,138 mi
- 18/03/2025158,949 mi+14 mi
- 02/02/2026165,817 mi+6,868 mi
Average of roughly 8,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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