2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YK56 HNE
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 136,443 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK56 HNE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 136,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK56 HNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YK56 HNE) between October 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
YK56 HNE Mileage History
- 28/10/2021134,177 mi
- 01/10/2022135,327 mi+1,150 mi
- 26/07/2023136,435 mi+1,108 mi
- 24/08/2023136,443 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,245 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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