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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LK06 TFAMOT history

LK06 TFA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LK06 TFA silver 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 Oct 2026
Mileage
153,031 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK06 TFA
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
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK06 TFA was last recorded at 153,031 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,031 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,031 miles
  • 2024 – 150,866 miles
  • 2023 – 147,681 miles
  • 2022 – 139,821 miles
  • 2021 – 133,280 miles
  • 2020 – 127,547 miles
  • 2019 – 125,743 miles
  • 2018 – 121,476 miles
  • 2017 – 119,367 miles
  • 2016 – 118,560 miles
  • 2015 – 116,750 miles
  • 2014 – 107,116 miles
  • 2013 – 95,744 miles
  • 2012 – 85,229 miles
  • 2010 – 69,714 miles
  • 2009 – 55,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,031 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,031 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,031 miles
    Test number
    986574560369
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail153,031 miles (+2,165)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,031 miles
    Test number
    798899725819
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass150,866 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,866 miles
    Test number
    812491910816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,681 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,681 miles
    Test number
    242201508929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail147,619 miles (+7,798)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,619 miles
    Test number
    656959912015
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass139,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,821 miles
    Test number
    644743632630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,821 miles (+6,541)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,821 miles
    Test number
    617148529731
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass133,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,280 miles
    Test number
    433695372581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,280 miles (+5,733)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,280 miles
    Test number
    499413005065
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass127,547 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,547 miles
    Test number
    772585470928
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail127,543 miles (+17)1 dangerous4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,543 miles
    Test number
    708218669254
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail127,526 miles (+1,783)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    516946858943
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass125,743 miles (+4,267)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,743 miles
    Test number
    908476170066
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass121,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,476 miles
    Test number
    927009732863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,476 miles (+2,109)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,476 miles
    Test number
    316171998386
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass119,367 miles (+807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,367 miles
    Test number
    145840186715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass118,560 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    972016212600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,750 miles (+9,634)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,750 miles
    Test number
    886925933672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,116 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,116 miles
    Test number
    125848714123
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSubstantial oil leak
  20. Fail107,116 miles (+11,372)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,116 miles
    Test number
    776468314150
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSubstantial oil leak
  21. Pass95,744 miles (+10,515)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,744 miles
    Test number
    135797983004
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant light on
  22. Pass85,229 miles (+15,515)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,229 miles
    Test number
    265860692002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket is rusty
    • NoteSill covers fitted
  23. Pass69,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    633923310372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail69,714 miles (+3,071)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    633158900340
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall
  25. Pass66,643 miles (+11,205)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    132759910476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,438 miles
    Test number
    882185279086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK06 TFA

Does LK06 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK06 TFA expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK06 TFA?
The MOT on LK06 TFA expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK06 TFA done?
LK06 TFA was recorded at 153,031 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,876 miles a year.
Has LK06 TFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK06 TFA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LK06 TFA 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 TFA find?
LK06 TFA passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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