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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB06 NLZMOT history

LB06 NLZ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,964 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 NLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 NLZ was last recorded at 103,964 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,957 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,964 miles
  • 2025 – 103,957 miles
  • 2024 – 103,942 miles
  • 2023 – 103,921 miles
  • 2021 – 103,787 miles
  • 2020 – 103,477 miles
  • 2019 – 102,036 miles
  • 2018 – 96,977 miles
  • 2017 – 92,596 miles
  • 2016 – 85,705 miles
  • 2015 – 77,629 miles
  • 2014 – 68,712 miles
  • 2013 – 61,318 miles
  • 2012 – 48,145 miles
  • 2011 – 37,298 miles
  • 2010 – 26,862 miles
  • 2009 – 20,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,964 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,964 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    870154568257
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,957 miles (+15)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,957 miles
    Test number
    182676611028
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass103,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,942 miles
    Test number
    808912113261
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail103,942 miles (+21)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,942 miles
    Test number
    433557421006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass103,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,921 miles
    Test number
    339828460753
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail103,921 miles (+134)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,921 miles
    Test number
    858489882239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass103,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,787 miles
    Test number
    307078114403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,787 miles (+310)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,787 miles
    Test number
    591093206515
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    925692460377
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail103,477 miles (+1,441)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    301804350659
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass102,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    377127374025
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail102,036 miles (+5,059)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    562490495282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass96,977 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,977 miles
    Test number
    190496916496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,596 miles
    Test number
    614562169112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,593 miles (+6,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,593 miles
    Test number
    103069739011
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass85,705 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,705 miles
    Test number
    534875980072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,629 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,629 miles
    Test number
    538395507467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,627 miles (+8,915)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,627 miles
    Test number
    723003840427
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass68,712 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    479705924267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer tread

  20. Fail68,712 miles (+7,394)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    755605224291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer tread

  21. Pass61,318 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,318 miles
    Test number
    979539513298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,102 miles (+10,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,102 miles
    Test number
    458230423182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass48,145 miles (+10,847)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    189478532197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,298 miles (+10,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,298 miles
    Test number
    347197211106
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass26,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,862 miles
    Test number
    404395620126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,862 miles (+6,827)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,862 miles
    Test number
    613745720180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNsf tyre tread cracking
    • NoteOsf tyre tread cracking

  27. Pass20,035 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,035 miles
    Test number
    552618749128
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has metal shard embedded in tread

Questions about LB06 NLZ

Does LB06 NLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 NLZ is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 NLZ?
The MOT on LB06 NLZ is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 NLZ done?
LB06 NLZ was recorded at 103,964 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,844 miles a year.
Has LB06 NLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 NLZ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB06 NLZ 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 NLZ find?
LB06 NLZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.

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