2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LY55 HVT
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 146,141 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,141 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.
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LY55 HVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 146,141 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.
LY55 HVT 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 (LY55 HVT) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
LY55 HVT Mileage History
- 29/06/2022117,904 mi
- 02/12/2023130,784 mi+12,880 mi
- 23/12/2024136,790 mi+6,006 mi
- 23/12/2024136,803 mi+13 mi
- 20/03/2026146,141 mi+9,338 mi
Average of roughly 7,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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