2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · RY56 PDO
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2006. Recorded mileage 109,920 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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
- 2993cc
RY56 PDO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 109,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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RY56 PDO Mileage History
- 27/11/200928,592 mi
- 30/11/200928,592 mi
- 01/12/201036,552 mi+7,960 mi
- 29/11/201145,492 mi+8,940 mi
- 22/11/201254,019 mi+8,527 mi
- 23/11/201254,024 mi+5 mi
- 25/11/201357,421 mi+3,397 mi
- 18/11/201460,367 mi+2,946 mi
- 25/11/201564,284 mi+3,917 mi
- 23/11/201667,236 mi+2,952 mi
- 20/12/201770,618 mi+3,382 mi
- 04/12/201873,697 mi+3,079 mi
- 18/12/201976,697 mi+3,000 mi
- 09/12/202080,731 mi+4,034 mi
- 08/10/202183,759 mi+3,028 mi
- 09/12/202295,216 mi+11,457 mi
- 13/12/2023104,028 mi+8,812 mi
- 12/12/2024109,920 mi+5,892 mi
- 12/12/2024109,920 mi
Average of roughly 5,407 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
RY56 PDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (RY56 PDO) between November 2009 and December 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 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 (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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