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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB06 XAHMOT history

LB06 XAH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 195,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
195,493 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 XAH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 XAH was last recorded at 195,493 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,490 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,493 miles
  • 2023 – 191,509 miles
  • 2022 – 181,768 miles
  • 2018 – 155,822 miles
  • 2017 – 148,507 miles
  • 2016 – 142,588 miles
  • 2015 – 133,746 miles
  • 2014 – 115,353 miles
  • 2012 – 106,340 miles
  • 2011 – 94,559 miles
  • 2010 – 80,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,493 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered up underneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes front parts covered upRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,493 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    195,493 miles
    Test number
    879605386587
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered up underneath
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes front parts covered up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail195,490 miles (+3,981)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,490 miles
    Test number
    272201708935
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered up underneath
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes front parts covered up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,509 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    191,509 miles
    Test number
    617951756458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail191,506 miles (+9,738)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,506 miles
    Test number
    594393257748
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,768 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,768 miles
    Test number
    885018200295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail180,809 miles (+24,987)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,809 miles
    Test number
    525825404915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass155,822 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,822 miles
    Test number
    960000133884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail155,807 miles (+7,300)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,807 miles
    Test number
    943926213227
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,507 miles (+5,919)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,507 miles
    Test number
    784858143426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass142,588 miles (+8,842)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    142,588 miles
    Test number
    483643053473
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  11. Pass133,746 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    198386364521
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail133,746 miles (+9,287)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    672432957650
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass124,459 miles (+9,106)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,459 miles
    Test number
    596072805086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut in sidewall just under maxium length

  14. Pass115,353 miles (+5)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,353 miles
    Test number
    279809904051
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

  15. Fail115,348 miles (+9,008)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,348 miles
    Test number
    688848604064
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

  16. Pass106,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    275643352335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail106,340 miles (+11,781)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    295713652314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass94,559 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,559 miles
    Test number
    125397851335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and worn

  19. Fail94,559 miles (+13,919)2 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,559 miles
    Test number
    185237451343
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and worn

  20. Pass80,640 miles (+368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,640 miles
    Test number
    491962140396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Fail80,272 miles (+18,864)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,272 miles
    Test number
    471053230331
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  22. Pass61,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,408 miles
    Test number
    500598500000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 XAH

Does LB06 XAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 XAH expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 XAH?
The MOT on LB06 XAH expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 XAH done?
LB06 XAH was recorded at 195,493 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 9,151 miles a year.
Has LB06 XAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 XAH has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 XAH 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 XAH find?
LB06 XAH passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: both outer sills covered up underneath; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front to rear brake pipes front parts covered up, and 4 more.

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