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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LK06 ZBWMOT history

LK06 ZBW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.

LK06 ZBW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
101,117 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK06 ZBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK06 ZBW was last recorded at 101,117 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jul 2021: 102,449 miles, lower than 120,725 miles on 17 Aug 2020.
  • 16 Aug 2023: 102,092 miles, lower than 103,473 miles on 11 Aug 2022.
  • 1 Aug 2024: 101,116 miles, lower than 102,093 miles on 17 Aug 2023.

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
101,116 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,117 miles
  • 2023 – 102,093 miles
  • 2022 – 103,473 miles
  • 2021 – 102,451 miles
  • 2020 – 120,725 miles
  • 2019 – 119,157 miles
  • 2018 – 114,600 miles
  • 2017 – 109,220 miles
  • 2016 – 102,224 miles
  • 2015 – 89,880 miles
  • 2014 – 85,603 miles
  • 2013 – 78,126 miles
  • 2012 – 65,801 miles
  • 2011 – 52,504 miles
  • 2010 – 44,257 miles
  • 2009 – 36,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRetest original test by w field

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,117 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,117 miles
    Test number
    520991338279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRetest original test by w field
  2. Fail101,116 miles (-977)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,116 miles
    Test number
    741580203251
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached arm bush bolt loose as marked (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass102,093 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,093 miles
    Test number
    424883028274
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail102,092 miles (-1,381)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,092 miles
    Test number
    584226149195
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass103,473 miles (+3)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,473 miles
    Test number
    509075826811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail103,470 miles (+1,019)3 dangerous3 major2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,470 miles
    Test number
    719274648624
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wheel (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x3 nails
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass102,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,451 miles
    Test number
    532617385620
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Fail102,449 miles (-18,276)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,449 miles
    Test number
    489312141810
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass120,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,725 miles
    Test number
    636479579499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail120,722 miles (+1,565)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,722 miles
    Test number
    747767907145
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass119,157 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,157 miles
    Test number
    725606409229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,600 miles
    Test number
    632723990131
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  13. Fail114,600 miles (+5,380)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,600 miles
    Test number
    646741898450
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  14. Pass109,220 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,220 miles
    Test number
    427461216843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail109,212 miles (+6,988)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,212 miles
    Test number
    849471312379
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass102,224 miles (+12,344)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,224 miles
    Test number
    647632936019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,880 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    199788345141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,603 miles
    Test number
    818853524242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,603 miles (+7,477)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,603 miles
    Test number
    155083024282
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass78,126 miles (+12,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,126 miles
    Test number
    389852613416
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass65,801 miles (+13,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    916705492126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass52,504 miles (+8,247)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,504 miles
    Test number
    828595591149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,257 miles (+7,442)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,257 miles
    Test number
    881940490153
    • NoteFront brake discs quite heavily corroded & worn
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.
    • NoteSlight play both front stabiliser link rods.
  24. Pass36,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,815 miles
    Test number
    530058599105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,815 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,815 miles
    Test number
    311008199187
    • 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 LK06 ZBW

Does LK06 ZBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK06 ZBW expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK06 ZBW?
The MOT on LK06 ZBW expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK06 ZBW done?
LK06 ZBW was recorded at 101,117 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has LK06 ZBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK06 ZBW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LK06 ZBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 26 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK06 ZBW find?
LK06 ZBW passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 6 more.

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