2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · EY56 USU
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 209,553 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
EY56 USU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 209,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY56 USU 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 (EY56 USU) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
EY56 USU Mileage History
- 20/04/2022164,858 mi
- 27/04/2022165,441 mi+583 mi
- 04/05/2023172,867 mi+7,426 mi
- 02/05/2024188,802 mi+15,935 mi
- 22/04/2025209,553 mi+20,751 mi
Average of roughly 14,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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