BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LS06 BYDMOT history
LS06 BYD is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 153,106 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,086 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS06 BYD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 5 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS06 BYD was last recorded at 153,106 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Aug 2018: 117,787 miles, lower than 177,769 miles on 28 Aug 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 153,105 miles · 31 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,086 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,106 miles
- 2025 – 153,105 miles
- 2024 – 146,766 miles
- 2023 – 140,064 miles
- 2022 – 135,516 miles
- 2020 – 128,259 miles
- 2019 – 121,638 miles
- 2018 – 117,787 miles
- 2017 – 113,062 miles
- 2016 – 107,332 miles
- 2015 – 102,057 miles
- 2014 – 97,234 miles
- 2013 – 91,072 miles
- 2012 – 83,737 miles
- 2011 – 72,512 miles
- 2010 – 52,336 miles
- 2009 – 35,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,106 miles
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to union connection for flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front number plate damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Central Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust bracket snapped off/missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe signs of corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,106 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 153,106 miles
- Test number
- 284688514510
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to union connection for flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,105 miles (+6,339)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,105 miles
- Test number
- 315562411013
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to union connection for flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,766 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 146,766 miles
- Test number
- 855049578775
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust bracket snapped off/missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive OIL leak evident from transmission/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure under trays damaged and not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail146,766 miles (+6,702)2 dangerous1 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,766 miles
- Test number
- 567243743939
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF Tyre has a bulge inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust bracket snapped off/missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front N/S brake pad warning wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR Tyre worn bald inside and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S reverse light in-op
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF Tyre worn bold outside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive OIL leak evident from transmission/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure under trays damaged and not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,064 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 140,064 miles
- Test number
- 911493106170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,064 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 140,064 miles
- Test number
- 731376273915
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail140,064 miles (+4,548)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,064 miles
- Test number
- 428363136204
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,516 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 135,516 miles
- Test number
- 396571873270
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Covers Fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted
Fail135,515 miles (+2,846)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,515 miles
- Test number
- 376164565229
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Covers Fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted
Pass132,669 miles (+4,410)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 132,669 miles
- Test number
- 423218310864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,259 miles (+6,621)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 128,259 miles
- Test number
- 899352879796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,638 miles (+3,851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 121,638 miles
- Test number
- 776274046654
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,787 miles (-59,982)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 117,787 miles
- Test number
- 176693153607
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
Fail177,769 miles (+64,707)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,769 miles
- Test number
- 548909399464
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
Pass113,062 miles (+5,730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 113,062 miles
- Test number
- 141417864518
- AdvisoryFront number damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut in tread
Pass107,332 miles (+5,275)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 107,332 miles
- Test number
- 409362724616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,057 miles (+4,823)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 102,057 miles
- Test number
- 787906925294
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass97,234 miles (+6,162)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 97,234 miles
- Test number
- 648484134202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass91,072 miles (+7,335)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 91,072 miles
- Test number
- 215075843261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,737 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 83,737 miles
- Test number
- 999731332233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail83,737 miles (+11,225)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,737 miles
- Test number
- 375181732229
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 72,512 miles
- Test number
- 278996191143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,512 miles (+20,176)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,512 miles
- Test number
- 196876791149
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass52,336 miles (+17,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 52,336 miles
- Test number
- 692004840281
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass35,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,099 miles
- Test number
- 551452739142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS06 BYD
- Does LS06 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 BYD is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS06 BYD?
- The MOT on LS06 BYD is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS06 BYD done?
- LS06 BYD was recorded at 153,106 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,086 miles a year.
- Has LS06 BYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS06 BYD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS06 BYD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS06 BYD find?
- LS06 BYD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to union connection for flexible hose.; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm, and 1 more.
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