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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS06 EVCMOT history

LS06 EVC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LS06 EVC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
172,172 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 EVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 EVC was last recorded at 172,172 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,062 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
9,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,172 miles
  • 2025 – 167,326 miles
  • 2024 – 160,248 miles
  • 2023 – 153,356 miles
  • 2022 – 147,232 miles
  • 2021 – 140,477 miles
  • 2020 – 135,934 miles
  • 2019 – 127,548 miles
  • 2018 – 119,642 miles
  • 2017 – 111,063 miles
  • 2015 – 98,441 miles
  • 2014 – 76,235 miles
  • 2013 – 49,034 miles
  • 2012 – 38,082 miles
  • 2011 – 32,738 miles
  • 2010 – 26,541 miles
  • 2009 – 20,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,172 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside of vehicle shows some signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,172 miles (+110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    172,172 miles
    Test number
    323087211618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail172,062 miles (+4,736)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,062 miles
    Test number
    472658738048
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,326 miles (+125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,326 miles
    Test number
    679750124175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle shows some signs of corrosion

  4. Fail167,201 miles (+6,953)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,201 miles
    Test number
    315868125980
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake wear sensor not fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle shows some signs of corrosion

  5. Pass160,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,248 miles
    Test number
    360910201240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slow to increase

  6. Fail160,248 miles (+6,892)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,248 miles
    Test number
    192986560543
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slow to increase

  7. Pass153,356 miles (+6,124)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,356 miles
    Test number
    339330763472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,232 miles (+6,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,232 miles
    Test number
    789033631039
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass140,477 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,477 miles
    Test number
    425509654040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,934 miles (+8,386)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,934 miles
    Test number
    403520580827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,548 miles (+7,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,548 miles
    Test number
    959411161164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass119,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,642 miles
    Test number
    504465906728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,642 miles (+8,579)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,642 miles
    Test number
    200697869324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass111,063 miles (+12,622)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,063 miles
    Test number
    610206179996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,441 miles (+22,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,441 miles
    Test number
    737961219395
    • AdvisoryFront wind screen has crack n/s/f upper out side swept area

  16. Pass76,235 miles (+27,201)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,235 miles
    Test number
    429093824436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,034 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    437169013415
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail49,034 miles (+3,553)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    737448713338
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass45,481 miles (+7,399)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,481 miles
    Test number
    366588053136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass38,082 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,082 miles
    Test number
    287110162170
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail38,082 miles (+5,344)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,082 miles
    Test number
    297240462439
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail32,738 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,738 miles
    Test number
    185150161198
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass32,738 miles (+6,197)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,738 miles
    Test number
    217170961101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,541 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,541 miles
    Test number
    872100160124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,246 miles
    Test number
    532757769142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 EVC

Does LS06 EVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 EVC is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS06 EVC?
The MOT on LS06 EVC is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS06 EVC done?
LS06 EVC was recorded at 172,172 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 9,113 miles a year.
Has LS06 EVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 EVC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS06 EVC 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 LS06 EVC find?
LS06 EVC passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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