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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LE06 ELHMOT history

LE06 ELH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2025.

LE06 ELH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
108,022 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 ELH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 ELH was last recorded at 108,022 miles on 24 May 2025, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2021: 81,595 miles, lower than 89,592 miles on 15 Jan 2021.

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
105,341 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
4,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,022 miles
  • 2024 – 105,341 miles
  • 2023 – 93,512 miles
  • 2022 – 85,285 miles
  • 2021 – 81,595 miles
  • 2020 – 79,767 miles
  • 2018 – 76,418 miles
  • 2017 – 74,135 miles
  • 2016 – 73,823 miles
  • 2015 – 71,517 miles
  • 2014 – 70,133 miles
  • 2013 – 69,106 miles
  • 2012 – 67,199 miles
  • 2011 – 65,024 miles
  • 2010 – 62,306 miles
  • 2009 – 44,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,022 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,022 miles (+2,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,022 miles
    Test number
    643688120862
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass105,341 miles (+11,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,341 miles
    Test number
    694068854723
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass93,512 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    197383405543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,285 miles (+3,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,285 miles
    Test number
    446391577604
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  5. Pass81,595 miles (-7,997)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,595 miles
    Test number
    538895214704
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail89,592 miles (+9,825)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,592 miles
    Test number
    626070200812
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass79,767 miles (+3,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,767 miles
    Test number
    747820695590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass76,418 miles (+2,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    911644462272
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  9. Pass74,135 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,135 miles
    Test number
    826696737992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,823 miles (+2,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,823 miles
    Test number
    125562554292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass71,517 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,517 miles
    Test number
    659655715254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,133 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    819646814234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,106 miles (+1,907)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,106 miles
    Test number
    909553203280
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on
  14. Pass67,199 miles (+2,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    476937802219
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass65,024 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,024 miles
    Test number
    289479391101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,306 miles (+17,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    961703720232
    • NoteStonechip in windscreen in zone `A`
  17. Pass44,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,557 miles
    Test number
    642011439268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,557 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,557 miles
    Test number
    740081839217
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LE06 ELH

Does LE06 ELH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE06 ELH expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE06 ELH?
The MOT on LE06 ELH expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE06 ELH done?
LE06 ELH was recorded at 108,022 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2025, an average of 4,027 miles a year.
Has LE06 ELH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 ELH has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LE06 ELH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE06 ELH find?
LE06 ELH passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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