2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF56 KCE
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 185,334 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2020.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF56 KCE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2019
- 185,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF56 KCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YF56 KCE) between May 2010 and May 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2019 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
YF56 KCE Mileage History
- 26/05/201048,186 mi
- 29/05/201048,267 mi+81 mi
- 30/05/201165,129 mi+16,862 mi
- 30/05/201292,800 mi+27,671 mi
- 10/05/2013119,620 mi+26,820 mi
- 10/05/2013119,625 mi+5 mi
- 21/05/2014149,815 mi+30,190 mi
- 22/05/2014149,818 mi+3 mi
- 29/05/2015168,360 mi+18,542 mi
- 05/07/2016175,073 mi+6,713 mi
- 06/07/2016175,073 mi
- 15/05/2017179,835 mi+4,762 mi
- 28/04/2018185,217 mi+5,382 mi
- 11/05/2018185,221 mi+4 mi
- 20/05/2019185,334 mi+113 mi
Average of roughly 15,268 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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