2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YH56 LDY
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 215,377 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 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 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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 LDY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 215,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH56 LDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YH56 LDY) between September 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 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 (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YH56 LDY Mileage History
- 23/09/200921,080 mi
- 25/11/200921,099 mi+19 mi
- 08/12/201033,295 mi+12,196 mi
- 02/12/201148,416 mi+15,121 mi
- 04/01/201364,641 mi+16,225 mi
- 06/01/201478,813 mi+14,172 mi
- 06/01/201592,605 mi+13,792 mi
- 06/01/201592,605 mi
- 07/01/2016108,620 mi+16,015 mi
- 22/12/2016120,235 mi+11,615 mi
- 08/12/2017131,089 mi+10,854 mi
- 08/01/2019143,449 mi+12,360 mi
- 10/01/2019143,450 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2020156,373 mi+12,923 mi
- 07/01/2020156,373 mi
- 07/01/2021163,931 mi+7,558 mi
- 13/12/2021173,605 mi+9,674 mi
- 14/12/2022181,115 mi+7,510 mi
- 11/12/2023193,796 mi+12,681 mi
- 18/12/2024205,338 mi+11,542 mi
- 22/01/2026215,377 mi+10,039 mi
Average of roughly 11,898 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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