2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YP06 UVC
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2006. Recorded mileage 146,022 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP06 UVC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 146,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP06 UVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YP06 UVC) between December 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YP06 UVC Mileage History
- 16/12/20088,452 mi
- 03/12/200925,134 mi+16,682 mi
- 10/12/201042,179 mi+17,045 mi
- 09/12/201160,092 mi+17,913 mi
- 12/12/201271,464 mi+11,372 mi
- 12/12/201379,543 mi+8,079 mi
- 12/12/201379,543 mi
- 27/11/201488,317 mi+8,774 mi
- 13/11/201596,834 mi+8,517 mi
- 17/11/2016103,103 mi+6,269 mi
- 18/11/2016103,103 mi
- 07/11/2017109,473 mi+6,370 mi
- 09/11/2017109,516 mi+43 mi
- 14/11/2018116,121 mi+6,605 mi
- 15/11/2018116,121 mi
- 13/11/2019123,773 mi+7,652 mi
- 18/11/2019123,908 mi+135 mi
- 17/11/2020126,998 mi+3,090 mi
- 10/11/2021127,493 mi+495 mi
- 09/11/2022131,438 mi+3,945 mi
- 17/11/2022131,562 mi+124 mi
- 09/11/2023136,974 mi+5,412 mi
- 14/11/2024142,358 mi+5,384 mi
- 14/11/2024142,358 mi
- 18/11/2025146,022 mi+3,664 mi
Average of roughly 8,130 miles per year across 25 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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