2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · VE56 MYK
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 143,420 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,420 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VE56 MYK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 143,420 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.
VE56 MYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (VE56 MYK) between May 2010 and April 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2023 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
VE56 MYK Mileage History
- 14/05/201050,771 mi
- 29/04/201162,115 mi+11,344 mi
- 02/08/201165,178 mi+3,063 mi
- 04/08/201270,239 mi+5,061 mi
- 09/09/201374,914 mi+4,675 mi
- 09/09/201374,914 mi
- 28/10/201485,263 mi+10,349 mi
- 19/01/201694,801 mi+9,538 mi
- 10/10/2017107,905 mi+13,104 mi
- 12/10/2018119,820 mi+11,915 mi
- 23/10/2018120,573 mi+753 mi
- 08/11/2019134,189 mi+13,616 mi
- 11/11/2019134,204 mi+15 mi
- 16/04/2022142,915 mi+8,711 mi
- 20/04/2023143,420 mi+505 mi
Average of roughly 7,163 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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