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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB06 KZUMOT history

LB06 KZU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,676 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 KZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 KZU was last recorded at 179,676 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,040 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,636 miles
Average per year
7,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,676 miles
  • 2024 – 175,040 miles
  • 2023 – 173,209 miles
  • 2022 – 164,360 miles
  • 2021 – 157,629 miles
  • 2020 – 155,162 miles
  • 2019 – 154,068 miles
  • 2018 – 147,535 miles
  • 2017 – 141,291 miles
  • 2016 – 133,942 miles
  • 2014 – 127,617 miles
  • 2013 – 114,946 miles
  • 2012 – 109,502 miles
  • 2011 – 94,611 miles
  • 2010 – 79,019 miles
  • 2009 – 63,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,676 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/S/R O/S/R brake hose ferrules greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,676 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,676 miles
    Test number
    598890499810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    175,040 miles
    Test number
    764812805120
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail175,040 miles (+1,831)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,040 miles
    Test number
    644997635335
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass173,209 miles (+8,849)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,209 miles
    Test number
    667543974559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass164,360 miles (+6,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,360 miles
    Test number
    286819818883
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass157,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,629 miles
    Test number
    877920126514
    • AdvisoryNSF and OSF headlmap outer casings slightly faded
    • AdvisoryNSF and OSF tyres heavily worn on edges, whilst within test limits, conidered dangerous and should be replaced ASAP, would also suggest tracking check!

  7. Fail157,629 miles (+2,467)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,629 miles
    Test number
    399573027993
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF and OSF headlmap outer casings slightly faded
    • AdvisoryNSF and OSF tyres heavily worn on edges, whilst within test limits, conidered dangerous and should be replaced ASAP, would also suggest tracking check!

  8. Pass155,162 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,162 miles
    Test number
    360550015085
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has fair surface corrosion

  9. Fail155,156 miles (+1,088)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,156 miles
    Test number
    759033884249
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system underbody pipe to offside rear wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 , inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has fair corrosion

  10. Pass154,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    154,068 miles
    Test number
    323502876512
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe from hose across axle to union/joint corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

  11. Fail154,068 miles (+6,533)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,068 miles
    Test number
    784802390861
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe from hose across axle to union/joint corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

  12. Pass147,535 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,535 miles
    Test number
    349378925547
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryN/S/R O/S/R brake hose ferrules greased
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

  13. Fail147,463 miles (+6,172)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,463 miles
    Test number
    743655640703
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryN/S/R O/S/R brake hose ferrules greased
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

  14. Pass141,291 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,291 miles
    Test number
    447188736800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,286 miles (+7,344)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,286 miles
    Test number
    859795368701
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass133,942 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,942 miles
    Test number
    766056577331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Fail133,942 miles (+6,325)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,942 miles
    Test number
    878769602274
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass127,617 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    127,617 miles
    Test number
    479705134390
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail127,617 miles (+12,671)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,617 miles
    Test number
    639555634369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass114,946 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    114,946 miles
    Test number
    335418133391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,502 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,502 miles
    Test number
    238858542326
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass109,502 miles (+14,891)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    109,502 miles
    Test number
    458658542432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass94,611 miles (+15,592)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,611 miles
    Test number
    409393951450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,019 miles (+15,452)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,019 miles
    Test number
    482181840334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,567 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,567 miles
    Test number
    740737059369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,790 miles
    Test number
    663696079008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 KZU

Does LB06 KZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 KZU is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB06 KZU?
The MOT on LB06 KZU is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 KZU done?
LB06 KZU was recorded at 179,676 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,105 miles a year.
Has LB06 KZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 KZU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 KZU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 KZU find?
LB06 KZU passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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