2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YL06 NVE
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 116,108 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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YL06 NVE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 116,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL06 NVE 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 (YL06 NVE) between August 2009 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
YL06 NVE Mileage History
- 04/08/200920,161 mi
- 12/08/201026,008 mi+5,847 mi
- 08/08/201130,942 mi+4,934 mi
- 13/08/201235,851 mi+4,909 mi
- 02/08/201340,548 mi+4,697 mi
- 07/08/201446,261 mi+5,713 mi
- 28/07/201550,260 mi+3,999 mi
- 29/07/201653,483 mi+3,223 mi
- 15/08/201760,214 mi+6,731 mi
- 07/08/201867,701 mi+7,487 mi
- 08/08/201975,897 mi+8,196 mi
- 10/08/202084,464 mi+8,567 mi
- 10/08/202084,464 mi
- 20/08/202191,249 mi+6,785 mi
- 19/08/2022102,587 mi+11,338 mi
- 19/08/2022102,587 mi
- 09/08/2023109,431 mi+6,844 mi
- 11/08/2023109,480 mi+49 mi
- 04/09/2024115,339 mi+5,859 mi
- 04/09/2024115,339 mi
- 23/07/2025116,108 mi+769 mi
Average of roughly 6,009 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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