2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC56 NGJ
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 119,959 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC56 NGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 119,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC56 NGJ 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 (YC56 NGJ) between November 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YC56 NGJ Mileage History
- 01/11/202399,594 mi
- 21/10/2024112,582 mi+12,988 mi
- 24/10/2024112,582 mi
- 06/05/2025119,943 mi+7,361 mi
- 10/05/2025119,959 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 13,382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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