2006 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · YH56 KVD
2006 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 115,865 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH56 KVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 115,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH56 KVD 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 5 Series (YH56 KVD) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YH56 KVD Mileage History
- 24/09/202296,224 mi
- 23/09/2023103,319 mi+7,095 mi
- 23/09/2023103,319 mi
- 07/09/2024108,685 mi+5,366 mi
- 06/09/2025115,865 mi+7,180 mi
Average of roughly 6,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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