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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LK06 SFNMOT history

LK06 SFN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LK06 SFN silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,650 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK06 SFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK06 SFN was last recorded at 127,650 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,647 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,650 miles
  • 2024 – 123,277 miles
  • 2023 – 118,667 miles
  • 2022 – 114,536 miles
  • 2021 – 101,738 miles
  • 2020 – 88,599 miles
  • 2019 – 78,785 miles
  • 2018 – 71,673 miles
  • 2017 – 65,103 miles
  • 2016 – 54,132 miles
  • 2015 – 35,291 miles
  • 2014 – 30,160 miles
  • 2013 – 19,734 miles
  • 2012 – 18,282 miles
  • 2011 – 16,885 miles
  • 2010 – 15,466 miles
  • 2009 – 13,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,650 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,650 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,650 miles
    Test number
    484915917554
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,647 miles (+4,370)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,647 miles
    Test number
    741152725589
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,277 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,277 miles
    Test number
    873050672295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,275 miles (+4,608)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,275 miles
    Test number
    142292273983
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,667 miles (+4,131)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,667 miles
    Test number
    619699472117
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

  6. Pass114,536 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,536 miles
    Test number
    543654484519
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail114,530 miles (+12,792)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,530 miles
    Test number
    608009350834
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,738 miles (+13,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,738 miles
    Test number
    666467318995
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,599 miles (+9,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,599 miles
    Test number
    166422612244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,785 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,785 miles
    Test number
    225794329872
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  11. Fail78,784 miles (+7,111)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,784 miles
    Test number
    145472268164
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  12. Pass71,673 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,673 miles
    Test number
    407734218352
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Mall stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tubeless valve perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  13. Fail71,673 miles (+6,570)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,673 miles
    Test number
    673895341112
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade rubber worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Mall stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tubeless valve perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  14. Pass65,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,103 miles
    Test number
    896109552098
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail65,103 miles (+10,971)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,103 miles
    Test number
    267497691102
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass54,132 miles (+18,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,132 miles
    Test number
    631199233908
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass35,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,291 miles
    Test number
    388347260588
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail35,291 miles (+5,131)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,291 miles
    Test number
    157079676167
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail30,160 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,160 miles
    Test number
    488348624278
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass30,160 miles (+10,426)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,160 miles
    Test number
    859698124253
    • 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass19,734 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,734 miles
    Test number
    135512443295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,732 miles (+1,450)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,732 miles
    Test number
    226991143274
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass18,282 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,282 miles
    Test number
    346842772438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,885 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,885 miles
    Test number
    765303371245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,466 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    15,466 miles
    Test number
    184631880227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,921 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,921 miles
    Test number
    674147289233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,138 miles
    Test number
    412750579167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK06 SFN

Does LK06 SFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK06 SFN expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK06 SFN?
The MOT on LK06 SFN expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK06 SFN done?
LK06 SFN was recorded at 127,650 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
Has LK06 SFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK06 SFN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LK06 SFN 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 LK06 SFN find?
LK06 SFN passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe over fuel tank; coolant leak; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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