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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.

LL06 BVA red 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass156,300 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass70,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,877 miles
    Test number
    489348743200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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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