
BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LL06 BVAMOT history
LL06 BVA is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 156,300 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,176 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL06 BVA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL06 BVA was last recorded at 156,300 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 7,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 148,404 miles · 5 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,896 miles
- Average per year
- 8,176 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 156,300 miles
- 2023 – 148,404 miles
- 2022 – 135,389 miles
- 2020 – 133,265 miles
- 2019 – 131,371 miles
- 2018 – 128,928 miles
- 2017 – 122,723 miles
- 2016 – 114,785 miles
- 2015 – 99,855 miles
- 2014 – 81,136 miles
- 2013 – 70,877 miles
- 2012 – 58,499 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Central Front Lower exhaust shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,300 miles (+7,896)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 156,300 miles
- Test number
- 947563303022
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,404 miles (+13,015)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 148,404 miles
- Test number
- 560525918890
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise early replacement (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass135,389 miles (+2,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 135,389 miles
- Test number
- 471252591574
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass133,265 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 133,265 miles
- Test number
- 775562627876
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail133,259 miles (+1,888)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,259 miles
- Test number
- 791599002033
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,371 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 131,371 miles
- Test number
- 154589659224
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower exhaust shield insecure
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail131,365 miles (+2,437)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,365 miles
- Test number
- 989680316352
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower exhaust shield insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,928 miles (+6,205)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 128,928 miles
- Test number
- 102965286472
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,723 miles (+7,938)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 122,723 miles
- Test number
- 518551230541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Pass114,785 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 114,785 miles
- Test number
- 447335479062
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joints
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail114,785 miles (+14,930)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,785 miles
- Test number
- 452366747206
- FailureRear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joints
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass99,855 miles (+18,719)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 99,855 miles
- Test number
- 530295663586
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass81,136 miles (+10,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 81,136 miles
- Test number
- 106161854295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 70,877 miles
- Test number
- 489348743200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,877 miles (+12,378)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,877 miles
- Test number
- 976188943230
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass58,499 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 58,499 miles
- Test number
- 168121222261
- NoteRear bump stops showing signs of perishing.
Questions about LL06 BVA
- Does LL06 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL06 BVA expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL06 BVA?
- The MOT on LL06 BVA expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL06 BVA done?
- LL06 BVA was recorded at 156,300 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 8,176 miles a year.
- Has LL06 BVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL06 BVA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LL06 BVA 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 LL06 BVA find?
- LL06 BVA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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