2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GY06 OBC
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03/03/2006. Recorded mileage 115,563 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2979cc
GY06 OBC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 115,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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GY06 OBC Mileage History
- 30/04/200818,297 mi
- 16/04/200924,791 mi+6,494 mi
- 12/04/201031,549 mi+6,758 mi
- 18/04/201138,023 mi+6,474 mi
- 02/11/201140,877 mi+2,854 mi
- 27/10/201247,611 mi+6,734 mi
- 21/10/201353,718 mi+6,107 mi
- 03/10/201458,877 mi+5,159 mi
- 03/10/201565,583 mi+6,706 mi
- 10/10/201670,381 mi+4,798 mi
- 28/10/201773,931 mi+3,550 mi
- 17/10/201875,025 mi+1,094 mi
- 21/10/201982,550 mi+7,525 mi
- 23/10/201982,557 mi+7 mi
- 23/10/202087,405 mi+4,848 mi
- 29/10/202192,712 mi+5,307 mi
- 15/10/202298,357 mi+5,645 mi
- 23/10/2023105,040 mi+6,683 mi
- 23/10/2023105,040 mi
- 07/10/2024110,387 mi+5,347 mi
- 07/10/2024110,387 mi
- 16/10/2025115,563 mi+5,176 mi
- 10/11/2025115,563 mi
Average of roughly 5,548 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
GY06 OBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (GY06 OBC) between April 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 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: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake insecure caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))”.
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