2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YK55 HHF
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 198,394 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 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 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,394 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.
YK55 HHF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 198,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YK55 HHF Mileage History
- 04/03/200953,611 mi
- 13/03/200954,050 mi+439 mi
- 08/07/201067,873 mi+13,823 mi
- 09/07/201067,881 mi+8 mi
- 01/07/201175,821 mi+7,940 mi
- 01/08/201286,117 mi+10,296 mi
- 29/07/201393,666 mi+7,549 mi
- 20/06/2014100,175 mi+6,509 mi
- 25/05/2015107,910 mi+7,735 mi
- 21/06/2016122,132 mi+14,222 mi
- 30/06/2016122,433 mi+301 mi
- 29/06/2017132,718 mi+10,285 mi
- 06/04/2018138,487 mi+5,769 mi
- 06/04/2018138,487 mi
- 19/07/2019141,555 mi+3,068 mi
- 30/06/2020145,639 mi+4,084 mi
- 19/07/2021154,986 mi+9,347 mi
- 22/07/2021154,986 mi
- 01/09/2022162,272 mi+7,286 mi
- 14/09/2023168,078 mi+5,806 mi
- 03/09/2024179,839 mi+11,761 mi
- 04/09/2024179,840 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2025195,664 mi+15,824 mi
- 24/09/2026198,394 mi+2,730 mi
Average of roughly 8,246 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
YK55 HHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YK55 HHF) between March 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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