2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH56 FBY
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 162,571 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,571 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.
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YH56 FBY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 162,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH56 FBY 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 (YH56 FBY) between October 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
YH56 FBY Mileage History
- 09/10/200955,968 mi
- 09/11/201070,984 mi+15,016 mi
- 03/05/201280,328 mi+9,344 mi
- 01/06/201386,194 mi+5,866 mi
- 03/06/201489,571 mi+3,377 mi
- 31/03/201593,325 mi+3,754 mi
- 19/04/201698,361 mi+5,036 mi
- 19/04/2017105,905 mi+7,544 mi
- 10/04/2018116,321 mi+10,416 mi
- 11/04/2018116,325 mi+4 mi
- 26/04/2019123,451 mi+7,126 mi
- 07/12/2020129,972 mi+6,521 mi
- 01/12/2021134,338 mi+4,366 mi
- 29/11/2022145,692 mi+11,354 mi
- 14/12/2023153,247 mi+7,555 mi
- 13/02/2025158,738 mi+5,491 mi
- 13/02/2025158,738 mi
- 12/03/2026162,571 mi+3,833 mi
Average of roughly 6,492 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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