2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YC06 AEA
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 147,091 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YC06 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 147,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YC06 AEA Mileage History
- 17/12/2022124,186 mi
- 06/01/2024128,178 mi+3,992 mi
- 07/01/2025138,110 mi+9,932 mi
- 05/01/2026147,091 mi+8,981 mi
- 05/01/2026147,091 mi
Average of roughly 7,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC06 AEA 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 (YC06 AEA) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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