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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LE06 MEDMOT history

LE06 MED is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LE06 MED blue 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,670 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 MED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 MED was last recorded at 102,670 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 7,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,951 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,719 miles
Average per year
7,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,670 miles
  • 2025 – 94,951 miles
  • 2024 – 86,039 miles
  • 2023 – 79,566 miles
  • 2022 – 72,601 miles
  • 2021 – 58,131 miles
  • 2020 – 50,349 miles
  • 2019 – 30,012 miles
  • 2018 – 28,616 miles
  • 2017 – 25,827 miles
  • 2016 – 22,553 miles
  • 2015 – 18,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Unable to test rear seat belts seats folded away/missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,670 miles
    Test number
    943588358935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail102,665 miles (+7,714)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,665 miles
    Test number
    274190549498
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass94,951 miles (+8,912)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,951 miles
    Test number
    524168318444
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass86,039 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    358640193216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,566 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    530025413074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,601 miles
    Test number
    658897656633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,596 miles (+14,465)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,596 miles
    Test number
    246308902822
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,131 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    594820691141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,129 miles (+7,780)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    269727967063
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,349 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    341537643200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail50,349 miles (+20,337)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    253365174206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass30,012 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    30,012 miles
    Test number
    792709618281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,616 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,616 miles
    Test number
    973049758457
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts seats folded away/missing

  14. Fail28,612 miles (+2,785)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,612 miles
    Test number
    928455559451
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts seats folded away/missing

  15. Pass25,827 miles (+3,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,827 miles
    Test number
    762739725589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass22,553 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,553 miles
    Test number
    985568609590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,991 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,991 miles
    Test number
    618675225161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,913 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,913 miles
    Test number
    165640925118
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LE06 MED

Does LE06 MED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE06 MED is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE06 MED?
The MOT on LE06 MED 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 LE06 MED done?
LE06 MED was recorded at 102,670 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,708 miles a year.
Has LE06 MED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 MED has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE06 MED 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 LE06 MED find?
LE06 MED passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit.

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