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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB06 XBLMOT history

LB06 XBL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 209,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
209,897 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 XBL
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
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 XBL was last recorded at 209,897 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,852 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
10,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,897 miles
  • 2025 – 199,768 miles
  • 2024 – 189,933 miles
  • 2023 – 179,851 miles
  • 2022 – 167,081 miles
  • 2021 – 167,039 miles
  • 2020 – 158,067 miles
  • 2019 – 146,062 miles
  • 2017 – 134,682 miles
  • 2016 – 127,202 miles
  • 2015 – 117,787 miles
  • 2014 – 108,809 miles
  • 2013 – 96,395 miles
  • 2012 – 85,228 miles
  • 2011 – 65,351 miles
  • 2010 – 46,508 miles
  • 2009 – 38,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,897 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Horn weak but audible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,897 miles (+45)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    209,897 miles
    Test number
    703107446844
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail209,852 miles (+10,084)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,852 miles
    Test number
    414300796691
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass199,768 miles (+9,835)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    199,768 miles
    Test number
    524715020840
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass189,933 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    189,933 miles
    Test number
    508133131388
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail189,933 miles (+10,082)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,933 miles
    Test number
    234084134216
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak at engine (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass179,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    179,851 miles
    Test number
    573002421631
    • AdvisoryHorn weak but audible

  7. Fail179,851 miles (+12,770)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,851 miles
    Test number
    197435461716
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn weak but audible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass167,081 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,081 miles
    Test number
    497465990159
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail167,081 miles (+42)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,081 miles
    Test number
    746888773109
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower joint/boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail167,039 miles (+8,972)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,039 miles
    Test number
    298725240193
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass158,067 miles (+12,005)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,067 miles
    Test number
    306907977251
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front plastic inner wing shield broken

  12. Pass146,062 miles (+11,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    146,062 miles
    Test number
    476756118544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front plastic inner wing shield broken/insecure
    • AdvisoryTPS light on

  13. Pass134,682 miles (+7,480)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    134,682 miles
    Test number
    702592742138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing upper shroud loose (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also outer sidewall cut/damaged (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre also outer sidewall cut/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also upper shroud loose (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass127,202 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,202 miles
    Test number
    450491759527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber upper shroud loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing plastic shield damaged/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber upper shroud loose

  15. Fail127,202 miles (+9,415)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,202 miles
    Test number
    685016135555
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber upper shroud loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing plastic shield damaged/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber upper shroud loose

  16. Pass117,787 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,787 miles
    Test number
    515457133174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,809 miles (+12,414)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,809 miles
    Test number
    497872844359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,395 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,395 miles
    Test number
    966439633366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber plastic cover broken

  19. Fail96,390 miles (+11,162)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,390 miles
    Test number
    438998233339
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber plastic cover broken

  20. Pass85,228 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    348032742393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,225 miles (+19,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    636711642378
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass65,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    826627681165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,351 miles (+18,843)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    589377581133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass46,508 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,508 miles
    Test number
    262004950187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    863901879117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Questions about LB06 XBL

Does LB06 XBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 XBL is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 XBL?
The MOT on LB06 XBL is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 XBL done?
LB06 XBL was recorded at 209,897 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 10,306 miles a year.
Has LB06 XBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 XBL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB06 XBL 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 XBL find?
LB06 XBL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped.; oil leak, but not excessive engine.; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges..

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