2006 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH06 RYA
2006 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 227,204 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,204 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.
YH06 RYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 227,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YH06 RYA Mileage History
- 03/04/2025225,482 mi
- 03/04/2025225,482 mi
- 12/03/2026227,188 mi+1,706 mi
- 04/04/2026227,204 mi+16 mi
- 04/04/2026227,204 mi
Average of roughly 1,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH06 RYA 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 1 Series (YH06 RYA) between April 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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