2006 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YB06 SGU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 145,847 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
YB06 SGU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 145,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB06 SGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YB06 SGU) between August 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
YB06 SGU Mileage History
- 14/08/200925,783 mi
- 12/08/201031,901 mi+6,118 mi
- 10/08/201136,262 mi+4,361 mi
- 21/08/201241,730 mi+5,468 mi
- 19/08/201450,765 mi+9,035 mi
- 04/08/201554,514 mi+3,749 mi
- 28/07/201657,790 mi+3,276 mi
- 30/07/201657,794 mi+4 mi
- 21/08/201761,724 mi+3,930 mi
- 26/08/201761,796 mi+72 mi
- 26/07/201865,709 mi+3,913 mi
- 08/08/201866,355 mi+646 mi
- 20/08/201969,462 mi+3,107 mi
- 21/08/201969,462 mi
- 10/10/202072,215 mi+2,753 mi
- 10/11/202188,936 mi+16,721 mi
- 21/11/2022112,916 mi+23,980 mi
- 06/11/2023126,646 mi+13,730 mi
- 06/11/2023126,646 mi
- 24/02/2025137,377 mi+10,731 mi
- 24/02/2025137,377 mi
- 04/02/2026145,847 mi+8,470 mi
Average of roughly 7,287 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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