2006 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · OY56 NVF
2006 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 105,894 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- 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.
OY56 NVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2025
- 105,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Poor
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OY56 NVF Mileage History
- 18/05/2022105,275 mi
- 24/05/2022105,289 mi+14 mi
- 27/05/2022105,298 mi+9 mi
- 26/06/2024105,886 mi+588 mi
- 03/03/2025105,894 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY56 NVF 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 (OY56 NVF) between May 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Service brake excessively binding handbrake compensator (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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