2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WV56 YGC
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 178,562 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,562 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.
WV56 YGC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 178,562 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
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WV56 YGC Mileage History
- 16/04/201028,761 mi
- 23/07/201135,083 mi+6,322 mi
- 30/03/201238,257 mi+3,174 mi
- 28/03/201360,594 mi+22,337 mi
- 22/05/201488,298 mi+27,704 mi
- 20/05/201592,028 mi+3,730 mi
- 25/05/2016103,214 mi+11,186 mi
- 19/05/2017113,785 mi+10,571 mi
- 24/05/2018122,766 mi+8,981 mi
- 24/05/2018122,766 mi
- 20/05/2019135,324 mi+12,558 mi
- 22/05/2019135,378 mi+54 mi
- 28/10/2020147,184 mi+11,806 mi
- 25/11/2021152,575 mi+5,391 mi
- 25/11/2021152,575 mi
- 29/12/2022156,855 mi+4,280 mi
- 16/01/2024171,338 mi+14,483 mi
- 08/04/2025178,562 mi+7,224 mi
Average of roughly 10,001 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
WV56 YGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (WV56 YGC) between April 2010 and April 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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 (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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