2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YD56 GTY
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 151,274 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
YD56 GTY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2022
- 151,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD56 GTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YD56 GTY) between August 2009 and February 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Front Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
YD56 GTY Mileage History
- 07/08/2009106,357 mi
- 07/08/2009106,357 mi
- 13/08/2010142,242 mi+35,885 mi
- 27/10/201052,069 mi-90,173 mi
- 26/09/201158,665 mi+6,596 mi
- 04/10/201270,471 mi+11,806 mi
- 05/10/201270,471 mi
- 18/01/201476,099 mi+5,628 mi
- 23/06/201476,039 mi-60 mi
- 18/06/201585,142 mi+9,103 mi
- 07/10/201693,037 mi+7,895 mi
- 09/10/2017100,922 mi+7,885 mi
- 26/10/2018111,192 mi+10,270 mi
- 26/10/2018111,193 mi+1 mi
- 07/12/2019119,449 mi+8,256 mi
- 12/12/2020126,802 mi+7,353 mi
- 13/12/2021148,498 mi+21,696 mi
- 26/02/2022151,274 mi+2,776 mi
Average of roughly 3,577 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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