2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HY56 HKA
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 125,362 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY56 HKA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 125,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY56 HKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (HY56 HKA) between August 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
HY56 HKA Mileage History
- 17/08/200919,923 mi
- 25/08/201025,320 mi+5,397 mi
- 15/08/201131,766 mi+6,446 mi
- 28/08/201237,880 mi+6,114 mi
- 27/08/201342,925 mi+5,045 mi
- 15/08/201448,884 mi+5,959 mi
- 18/08/201448,890 mi+6 mi
- 28/08/201555,970 mi+7,080 mi
- 14/09/201664,588 mi+8,618 mi
- 11/09/201770,561 mi+5,973 mi
- 11/09/201876,820 mi+6,259 mi
- 11/09/201980,681 mi+3,861 mi
- 10/09/202083,590 mi+2,909 mi
- 08/11/202191,912 mi+8,322 mi
- 31/10/2022103,198 mi+11,286 mi
- 31/10/2022103,198 mi
- 28/10/2023112,016 mi+8,818 mi
- 14/05/2025113,284 mi+1,268 mi
- 14/05/2025113,284 mi
- 08/05/2026125,362 mi+12,078 mi
Average of roughly 6,305 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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