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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB06 PCXMOT history

LB06 PCX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
175,980 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 PCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 PCX was last recorded at 175,980 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 5,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,730 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,250 miles
Average per year
9,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,980 miles
  • 2024 – 170,730 miles
  • 2023 – 165,968 miles
  • 2022 – 160,859 miles
  • 2021 – 153,684 miles
  • 2019 – 144,474 miles
  • 2018 – 135,032 miles
  • 2017 – 123,323 miles
  • 2016 – 110,264 miles
  • 2015 – 101,742 miles
  • 2014 – 86,799 miles
  • 2013 – 71,632 miles
  • 2012 – 63,648 miles
  • 2011 – 53,514 miles
  • 2010 – 42,717 miles
  • 2009 – 26,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,980 miles (+5,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,980 miles
    Test number
    620669907962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass170,730 miles (+4,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,730 miles
    Test number
    196150063298
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,968 miles
    Test number
    311917846093
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and floor corroded

  4. Fail165,963 miles (+5,104)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,963 miles
    Test number
    666294699867
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and floor corroded

  5. Pass160,859 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,859 miles
    Test number
    188076258858
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail160,859 miles (+7,175)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,859 miles
    Test number
    368598846733
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass153,684 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,684 miles
    Test number
    331731655310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,474 miles
    Test number
    300212959137
    • AdvisoryVehicle has an engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryVehicle has undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  9. Fail144,467 miles (+9,435)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,467 miles
    Test number
    573063255558
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser link arm inner void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser link arm inner void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has an engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryVehicle has undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  10. Pass135,032 miles (+11,709)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    965740876428
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,323 miles (+13,059)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,323 miles
    Test number
    496267155412
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass110,264 miles (+8,522)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,264 miles
    Test number
    984486021055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,742 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,742 miles
    Test number
    396277685175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,419 miles (+14,620)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    405112085143
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass86,799 miles (+15,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,799 miles
    Test number
    236809594424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,632 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    816617593167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,648 miles (+10,134)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,648 miles
    Test number
    408777402207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAlloy scuffs
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm

  18. Pass53,514 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,514 miles
    Test number
    316808101442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,717 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,717 miles
    Test number
    130832500309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,925 miles (+13,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    670297530131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,806 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,806 miles
    Test number
    164885139164
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB06 PCX

Does LB06 PCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 PCX expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 PCX?
The MOT on LB06 PCX expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 PCX done?
LB06 PCX was recorded at 175,980 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 9,506 miles a year.
Has LB06 PCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 PCX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB06 PCX 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 PCX find?
LB06 PCX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516.

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