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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB06 VNPMOT history

LB06 VNP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,956 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 VNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 VNP was last recorded at 97,956 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,926 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,956 miles
  • 2024 – 97,926 miles
  • 2023 – 96,269 miles
  • 2022 – 96,257 miles
  • 2021 – 94,140 miles
  • 2020 – 93,122 miles
  • 2019 – 90,381 miles
  • 2018 – 85,933 miles
  • 2017 – 79,402 miles
  • 2016 – 72,767 miles
  • 2015 – 67,746 miles
  • 2014 – 60,419 miles
  • 2013 – 56,880 miles
  • 2012 – 48,051 miles
  • 2011 – 42,013 miles
  • 2010 – 35,294 miles
  • 2009 – 27,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,956 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose conection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,956 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    102545814503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass97,926 miles (+1,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,926 miles
    Test number
    946641517241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,269 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,269 miles
    Test number
    306636738114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,267 miles (+10)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,267 miles
    Test number
    245058077284
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Sterring rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Sterring rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,257 miles (+14)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    719973914895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose conection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber outer cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  6. Fail96,243 miles (+2,103)2 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,243 miles
    Test number
    862022599740
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge badly worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge badly worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose conection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber outer cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  7. Pass94,140 miles (+1,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,140 miles
    Test number
    141982647570
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass93,122 miles (+2,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,122 miles
    Test number
    786628655593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass90,381 miles (+4,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,381 miles
    Test number
    479604734262
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,933 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,933 miles
    Test number
    779480852202
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack and perish (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail85,933 miles (+6,531)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,933 miles
    Test number
    262178311012
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged large cut in hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack and perish (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass79,402 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    202723801720
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  13. Fail79,388 miles (+6,621)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,388 miles
    Test number
    698608835496
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  14. Pass72,767 miles (+5,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    822346823963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre scrubbing off on edges.
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

  15. Pass67,746 miles (+7,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    419180435032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass60,419 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,419 miles
    Test number
    979225444044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,880 miles (+8,829)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,880 miles
    Test number
    575366593124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass48,051 miles (+35)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    999909942134
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNoise evident from front suspension/steering area
    • NotePossible slight play nearside and offside front lower (rubber mounted) ball joints
    • NoteSlight wear evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs
    • NoteWear evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

  19. Fail48,016 miles (+6,003)3 failures4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,016 miles
    Test number
    238227142410
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine misfire evident
    • NoteManagement light on
    • NoteNoise evident from front suspension/steering area
    • NotePossible nearside and offside rear inner brake pads low
    • NotePossible slight play nearside and offside front lower (rubber mounted) ball joints
    • NoteSlight wear evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor light on
    • NoteWear evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

  20. Pass42,013 miles (+6,719)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,013 miles
    Test number
    816745771154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs are showing signs of wear.

  21. Pass35,294 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    690626370186
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn edges of tread
    • NoteVarious dashoard warning lamps on

  22. Fail35,294 miles (+7,860)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    770626070173
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn edges of tread
    • NoteVarious dashoard warning lamps on

  23. Pass27,434 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    451338579146
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low tread and worn badly on inner edge

  24. Fail27,434 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    811407479197
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low tread and worn badly on inner edge
    • NotePossible puncture offside rear(warning lamp on dashboard)

Questions about LB06 VNP

Does LB06 VNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 VNP is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 VNP?
The MOT on LB06 VNP is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 VNP done?
LB06 VNP was recorded at 97,956 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,207 miles a year.
Has LB06 VNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 VNP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB06 VNP 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 VNP find?
LB06 VNP passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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