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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LD06 VWMMOT history

LD06 VWM is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LD06 VWM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,772 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD06 VWM
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
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD06 VWM was last recorded at 151,772 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 8,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2022: 13,142 miles, lower than 131,216 miles on 14 Dec 2022.

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
143,499 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,273 miles
Average per year
7,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,772 miles
  • 2024 – 143,499 miles
  • 2023 – 137,638 miles
  • 2022 – 13,142 miles
  • 2021 – 124,167 miles
  • 2020 – 122,342 miles
  • 2019 – 118,338 miles
  • 2018 – 109,872 miles
  • 2017 – 99,994 miles
  • 2016 – 88,430 miles
  • 2015 – 64,981 miles
  • 2014 – 47,180 miles
  • 2013 – 40,773 miles
  • 2012 – 38,369 miles
  • 2011 – 33,775 miles
  • 2010 – 29,275 miles
  • 2009 – 26,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,772 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,772 miles (+8,273)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,772 miles
    Test number
    305568534203
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass143,499 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,499 miles
    Test number
    749820862581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,498 miles (+5,860)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,498 miles
    Test number
    968152010246
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,638 miles (+124,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,638 miles
    Test number
    147427407857
    • AdvisoryTpms warning on

  5. Pass13,142 miles (-118,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    13,142 miles
    Test number
    741918209087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail131,216 miles (+7,049)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,216 miles
    Test number
    384017948983
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,167 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,167 miles
    Test number
    259609704857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail124,165 miles (+1,823)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,165 miles
    Test number
    143500581043
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass122,342 miles (+4,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,342 miles
    Test number
    783866022066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,338 miles (+8,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,338 miles
    Test number
    833259723338
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,872 miles (+9,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,872 miles
    Test number
    286053339021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,994 miles
    Test number
    857171442032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,994 miles (+11,564)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,994 miles
    Test number
    154231502726
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass88,430 miles (+23,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,430 miles
    Test number
    473236578290
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass64,981 miles (+17,801)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,981 miles
    Test number
    906687255187
    • NoteO/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r wheel rims possibly cracked

  16. Pass47,180 miles (+6,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,180 miles
    Test number
    589888644198
    • NoteChild seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts

  17. Pass40,773 miles (+2,404)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,773 miles
    Test number
    625417033100
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass38,369 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    475751352175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,775 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,775 miles
    Test number
    447045081193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,275 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,275 miles
    Test number
    193114950119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,798 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,798 miles
    Test number
    272349909221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,288 miles
    Test number
    981439799083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD06 VWM

Does LD06 VWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD06 VWM is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD06 VWM?
The MOT on LD06 VWM is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD06 VWM done?
LD06 VWM was recorded at 151,772 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,585 miles a year.
Has LD06 VWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD06 VWM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD06 VWM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD06 VWM find?
LD06 VWM passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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