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Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS06 LMVMOT history

LS06 LMV is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LS06 LMV green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,230 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 LMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 LMV was last recorded at 163,230 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2022: 145,980 miles, lower than 158,302 miles on 14 Jun 2021.
  • 11 Nov 2024: 147,486 miles, lower than 152,765 miles on 20 Jun 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
163,230 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,230 miles
  • 2024 – 147,486 miles
  • 2023 – 152,765 miles
  • 2022 – 145,980 miles
  • 2021 – 158,302 miles
  • 2019 – 154,489 miles
  • 2018 – 138,271 miles
  • 2017 – 131,086 miles
  • 2016 – 123,348 miles
  • 2015 – 115,997 miles
  • 2014 – 111,765 miles
  • 2013 – 99,290 miles
  • 2012 – 88,572 miles
  • 2011 – 79,638 miles
  • 2010 – 68,138 miles
  • 2009 – 51,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,230 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from under bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Pad wear warning lamp inop and no indicators fitted to pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,230 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,230 miles
    Test number
    661792040885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail163,230 miles (+15,744)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,230 miles
    Test number
    675160422304
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass147,486 miles (-5,279)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,486 miles
    Test number
    317134973756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,765 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,765 miles
    Test number
    143064126175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    145,980 miles
    Test number
    416958670673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail145,980 miles (-12,322)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,980 miles
    Test number
    430455556746
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass158,302 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,302 miles
    Test number
    937496281485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,489 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,489 miles
    Test number
    848681570223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPad wear warning lamp inop and no indicators fitted to pads
  9. Fail154,468 miles (+16,197)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,468 miles
    Test number
    675457590512
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPad wear warning lamp inop and no indicators fitted to pads
  10. Pass138,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,271 miles
    Test number
    599947124185
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail138,271 miles (+7,185)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,271 miles
    Test number
    263816600475
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 91v (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass131,086 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,086 miles
    Test number
    644406415895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail131,086 miles (+7,738)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,086 miles
    Test number
    852770262438
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder 2055516 91Y (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder 2055516 91Y (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass123,348 miles (+7,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,348 miles
    Test number
    534760712456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass115,997 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,997 miles
    Test number
    708846335103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,765 miles (+12,475)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,765 miles
    Test number
    828483334245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,290 miles (+10,718)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,290 miles
    Test number
    285229823285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,572 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    918996622291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,638 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    387051421249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,623 miles (+11,485)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,623 miles
    Test number
    779878811279
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass68,138 miles (+16,644)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    793725570115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,494 miles
    Test number
    194445979174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 LMV

Does LS06 LMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 LMV is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS06 LMV?
The MOT on LS06 LMV is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS06 LMV done?
LS06 LMV was recorded at 163,230 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 6,788 miles a year.
Has LS06 LMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 LMV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS06 LMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS06 LMV find?
LS06 LMV passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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