2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YL06 OFP
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 132,872 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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YL06 OFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 132,872 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.
YL06 OFP 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 3 Series (YL06 OFP) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YL06 OFP Mileage History
- 06/04/2023124,837 mi
- 02/04/2024127,427 mi+2,590 mi
- 15/04/2024127,505 mi+78 mi
- 14/04/2025128,346 mi+841 mi
- 13/04/2026132,872 mi+4,526 mi
Average of roughly 2,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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