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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LK06 TGUMOT history

LK06 TGU is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LK06 TGU black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,422 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK06 TGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK06 TGU was last recorded at 117,422 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 8,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,417 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,005 miles
Average per year
5,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,422 miles
  • 2025 – 109,417 miles
  • 2024 – 103,682 miles
  • 2023 – 100,449 miles
  • 2022 – 97,377 miles
  • 2020 – 95,647 miles
  • 2019 – 91,626 miles
  • 2018 – 88,164 miles
  • 2017 – 83,605 miles
  • 2016 – 80,341 miles
  • 2015 – 75,169 miles
  • 2014 – 68,874 miles
  • 2013 – 64,782 miles
  • 2012 – 58,053 miles
  • 2011 – 50,021 miles
  • 2010 – 37,077 miles
  • 2009 – 31,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,422 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,422 miles (+8,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    356166205640
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass109,417 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,417 miles
    Test number
    578078911282
    • 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))
  3. Fail109,416 miles (+5,734)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,416 miles
    Test number
    731834417204
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass103,682 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,682 miles
    Test number
    623300250393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail103,680 miles (+3,231)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,680 miles
    Test number
    409675377969
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,449 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,449 miles
    Test number
    607683962568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,377 miles (+1,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    388704062835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass95,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,647 miles
    Test number
    820959858646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,647 miles (+4,021)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,647 miles
    Test number
    418840848816
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass91,626 miles (+3,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    91,626 miles
    Test number
    620123284505
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass88,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,164 miles
    Test number
    752025359307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Fail88,164 miles (+4,559)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,164 miles
    Test number
    669467894618
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/19 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass83,605 miles (+3,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,605 miles
    Test number
    797712119822
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to 3mm
  14. Pass80,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,341 miles
    Test number
    649713370295
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail80,341 miles (+5,172)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,341 miles
    Test number
    835969560133
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass75,169 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,169 miles
    Test number
    396196265137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,874 miles (+4,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    117744454119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass64,782 miles (+6,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,782 miles
    Test number
    338352963123
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  19. Pass58,053 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,053 miles
    Test number
    299893032191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,048 miles (+8,027)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    296772032466
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass50,021 miles (+12,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,021 miles
    Test number
    376052631120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass37,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,077 miles
    Test number
    472985600157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,077 miles (+5,767)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,077 miles
    Test number
    652775400141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass31,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,310 miles
    Test number
    540797729185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,310 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,310 miles
    Test number
    260506929179
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about LK06 TGU

Does LK06 TGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK06 TGU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK06 TGU?
The MOT on LK06 TGU is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK06 TGU done?
LK06 TGU was recorded at 117,422 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,154 miles a year.
Has LK06 TGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK06 TGU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LK06 TGU 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 TGU find?
LK06 TGU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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