2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YP06 YXR
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 185,849 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,849 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.
YP06 YXR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2023
- 185,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YP06 YXR Mileage History
- 28/09/2022180,417 mi
- 25/08/2023185,849 mi+5,432 mi
Average of roughly 5,993 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
YP06 YXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YP06 YXR) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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