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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB06 VNFMOT history

LB06 VNF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 212,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
212,017 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VNF was last recorded at 212,017 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 57,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2017: 37,885 miles, lower than 94,221 miles on 3 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,250 miles · 7 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
57,767 miles
Average per year
14,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 212,017 miles
  • 2020 – 140,544 miles
  • 2019 – 128,996 miles
  • 2018 – 114,091 miles
  • 2017 – 37,885 miles
  • 2016 – 94,221 miles
  • 2015 – 90,362 miles
  • 2014 – 78,743 miles
  • 2013 – 66,367 miles
  • 2012 – 54,431 miles
  • 2011 – 42,216 miles
  • 2010 – 32,693 miles
  • 2009 – 24,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,017 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass212,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    212,017 miles
    Test number
    192561741543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail212,017 miles (+57,767)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,017 miles
    Test number
    878371998932
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail154,250 miles (+13,706)2 dangerous2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,250 miles
    Test number
    794619398088
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,544 miles (+11,548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,544 miles
    Test number
    351219993835
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cable needs adjusted (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    900381678088
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,996 miles (+14,905)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    680432976575
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,091 miles (+76,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,091 miles
    Test number
    297301587343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass37,885 miles (-56,336)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,885 miles
    Test number
    658450571504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    659793679182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,221 miles (+3,859)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    480553094563
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass90,362 miles (+11,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,362 miles
    Test number
    147959785108
    • NoteAll brake discs have minor corrosion

  12. Pass78,743 miles (+12,376)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    455518274100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    638620773152
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail66,367 miles (+11,936)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    887645663122
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass54,431 miles (+12,215)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,431 miles
    Test number
    257175262430
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracked on side walls
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracked on side walls

  16. Pass42,216 miles (+9,523)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,216 miles
    Test number
    995070261151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,693 miles (+8,186)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,693 miles
    Test number
    493727060105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,507 miles
    Test number
    113501949155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail24,507 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,507 miles
    Test number
    172541249139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB06 VNF

Does LB06 VNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 VNF expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VNF?
The MOT on LB06 VNF expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 VNF done?
LB06 VNF was recorded at 212,017 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 14,986 miles a year.
Has LB06 VNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VNF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB06 VNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB06 VNF find?
LB06 VNF passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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