2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC56 GSV
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 138,742 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC56 GSV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 138,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC56 GSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YC56 GSV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
YC56 GSV Mileage History
- 21/10/2022122,441 mi
- 19/10/2023126,304 mi+3,863 mi
- 16/10/2024129,139 mi+2,835 mi
- 09/10/2025138,742 mi+9,603 mi
Average of roughly 5,492 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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