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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB06 VNCMOT history

LB06 VNC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
162,914 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VNC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VNC was last recorded at 162,914 miles on 13 May 2026, 7,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,788 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,126 miles
Average per year
7,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,914 miles
  • 2025 – 155,788 miles
  • 2024 – 147,739 miles
  • 2023 – 142,235 miles
  • 2022 – 135,444 miles
  • 2020 – 128,999 miles
  • 2019 – 125,401 miles
  • 2017 – 120,277 miles
  • 2016 – 111,830 miles
  • 2015 – 100,694 miles
  • 2014 – 98,017 miles
  • 2013 – 83,719 miles
  • 2012 – 73,803 miles
  • 2011 – 62,505 miles
  • 2010 – 41,701 miles
  • 2009 – 27,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,914 miles
    Test number
    503878901496
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  2. Fail162,912 miles (+7,124)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,912 miles
    Test number
    123856924136
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  3. Pass155,788 miles (+8,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,788 miles
    Test number
    146103596625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,739 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,739 miles
    Test number
    796164165898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail147,734 miles (+5,499)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,734 miles
    Test number
    703177920479
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,235 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,235 miles
    Test number
    819870077476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail142,179 miles (+6,735)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,179 miles
    Test number
    270630626130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,444 miles (+6,445)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,444 miles
    Test number
    130064921727
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only just met the requires effort to pass

  9. Pass128,999 miles (+11)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,999 miles
    Test number
    961820369433
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf arms rear big bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail128,988 miles (+3,587)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,988 miles
    Test number
    777318809891
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf arms rear big bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass125,401 miles (+5,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    839437055552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass120,277 miles (+8,447)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,277 miles
    Test number
    427719764036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass111,830 miles (+11,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,830 miles
    Test number
    938548896781
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass100,694 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,694 miles
    Test number
    854565297306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,017 miles
    Test number
    206973374252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,017 miles (+14,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,017 miles
    Test number
    607513574233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass83,719 miles (+9,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    157455863460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail73,803 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,803 miles
    Test number
    578776892063
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass73,803 miles (+11,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,803 miles
    Test number
    825606292079
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass62,505 miles (+20,804)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,505 miles
    Test number
    785305091002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    842125570059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,701 miles (+14,074)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    491004970062
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,627 miles
    Test number
    342904899088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 VNC

Does LB06 VNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 VNC is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VNC?
The MOT on LB06 VNC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 VNC done?
LB06 VNC was recorded at 162,914 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 7,909 miles a year.
Has LB06 VNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VNC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB06 VNC 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 VNC find?
LB06 VNC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: general corrosion.

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