2006 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YR56 HXU
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 249,311 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR56 HXU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2022
- 249,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR56 HXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YR56 HXU) between September 2009 and November 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2022 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 (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
YR56 HXU Mileage History
- 14/09/200936,602 mi
- 15/09/201048,168 mi+11,566 mi
- 12/09/201158,939 mi+10,771 mi
- 25/09/201269,198 mi+10,259 mi
- 15/08/201379,202 mi+10,004 mi
- 15/08/201379,204 mi+2 mi
- 11/08/201491,360 mi+12,156 mi
- 14/08/2015101,971 mi+10,611 mi
- 03/08/2016115,450 mi+13,479 mi
- 05/12/2017147,266 mi+31,816 mi
- 07/12/2017147,266 mi
- 13/11/2018173,519 mi+26,253 mi
- 12/11/2019201,807 mi+28,288 mi
- 23/10/2020220,733 mi+18,926 mi
- 23/10/2020220,733 mi
- 28/10/2021232,109 mi+11,376 mi
- 11/11/2021232,415 mi+306 mi
- 12/11/2022249,311 mi+16,896 mi
Average of roughly 16,162 miles per year across 18 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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