2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RV56 TYU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11/09/2006. Recorded mileage 174,417 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
RV56 TYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/07/2026
- 174,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RV56 TYU Mileage History
- 23/05/2023155,802 mi
- 16/05/2024166,332 mi+10,530 mi
- 16/05/2024166,332 mi
- 19/05/2025170,992 mi+4,660 mi
- 07/07/2026174,417 mi+3,425 mi
Average of roughly 5,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV56 TYU 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 (RV56 TYU) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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