2006 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · GY06 TTV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 208,392 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY06 TTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 208,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY06 TTV 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 (GY06 TTV) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
GY06 TTV Mileage History
- 22/08/2022166,481 mi
- 17/08/2023178,857 mi+12,376 mi
- 20/08/2024194,004 mi+15,147 mi
- 21/08/2025204,889 mi+10,885 mi
- 25/08/2026208,392 mi+3,503 mi
Average of roughly 10,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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