2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GY56 GYF
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/09/2006. Recorded mileage 203,134 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,134 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
GY56 GYF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 203,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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GY56 GYF Mileage History
- 26/08/200959,512 mi
- 20/08/201084,081 mi+24,569 mi
- 24/08/201084,081 mi
- 08/09/2011103,830 mi+19,749 mi
- 22/09/2012117,424 mi+13,594 mi
- 03/10/2012117,667 mi+243 mi
- 27/09/2013130,835 mi+13,168 mi
- 28/09/2013130,845 mi+10 mi
- 13/10/2014141,870 mi+11,025 mi
- 09/10/2015154,623 mi+12,753 mi
- 13/10/2015154,962 mi+339 mi
- 04/12/2016162,700 mi+7,738 mi
- 15/12/2017167,607 mi+4,907 mi
- 17/12/2018173,077 mi+5,470 mi
- 29/11/2019178,604 mi+5,527 mi
- 14/10/2020183,361 mi+4,757 mi
- 05/11/2021188,605 mi+5,244 mi
- 29/10/2022193,531 mi+4,926 mi
- 12/10/2023197,140 mi+3,609 mi
- 04/11/2024200,279 mi+3,139 mi
- 27/10/2025203,134 mi+2,855 mi
- 27/10/2025203,134 mi
Average of roughly 8,882 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
GY56 GYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (GY56 GYF) between August 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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