2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · Y9 OOG
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 195,332 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y9 OOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 195,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y9 OOG 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 (Y9 OOG) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y9 OOG Mileage History
- 11/01/2023153,718 mi
- 13/01/2024170,563 mi+16,845 mi
- 17/02/2025194,490 mi+23,927 mi
- 21/10/2025195,332 mi+842 mi
- 21/10/2025195,332 mi
Average of roughly 14,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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