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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS06 VLKMOT history

LS06 VLK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LS06 VLK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,393 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 VLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 VLK was last recorded at 165,393 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,864 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
529 miles
Average per year
7,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,393 miles
  • 2024 – 164,864 miles
  • 2023 – 159,779 miles
  • 2022 – 149,056 miles
  • 2021 – 134,106 miles
  • 2020 – 123,072 miles
  • 2019 – 109,499 miles
  • 2018 – 98,617 miles
  • 2017 – 87,975 miles
  • 2016 – 79,415 miles
  • 2015 – 69,783 miles
  • 2014 – 59,374 miles
  • 2010 – 53,089 miles
  • 2009 – 43,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,393 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle.
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Hazard warning switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,393 miles (+529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,393 miles
    Test number
    818431629048
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass164,864 miles (+5,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,864 miles
    Test number
    953641194626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass159,779 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,779 miles
    Test number
    724413466708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,778 miles (+10,722)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,778 miles
    Test number
    489574701322
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,056 miles
    Test number
    952403060126
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail149,055 miles (+14,949)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,055 miles
    Test number
    522200882870
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,106 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,106 miles
    Test number
    692549508211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail134,104 miles (+11,032)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,104 miles
    Test number
    675203783429
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass123,072 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,072 miles
    Test number
    577838326401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTail pipe missing

  10. Fail123,072 miles (+13,573)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,072 miles
    Test number
    717750906747
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTail pipe missing

  11. Pass109,499 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,499 miles
    Test number
    720932426142
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Fail109,499 miles (+10,882)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,499 miles
    Test number
    155710612974
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass98,617 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,617 miles
    Test number
    526229275084
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  14. Fail98,617 miles (+10,642)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,617 miles
    Test number
    250666813412
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  15. Pass87,975 miles (+8,560)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,975 miles
    Test number
    657461066766
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass79,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    874260602412
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail79,415 miles (+9,632)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    101877432856
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under shield fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking

  18. Pass69,783 miles (+10,409)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    169561025177
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  19. Pass59,374 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,374 miles
    Test number
    308107304150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,371 miles (+6,282)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    266504704479
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,089 miles (+758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,089 miles
    Test number
    361974300245
    • NoteExhaust transmission bracket corroded.

  22. Pass52,331 miles (+8,879)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,331 miles
    Test number
    734423950159
    • NoteExhaust bracket snapped from gearbox
    • NoteFront pads look low and discs poor
    • NoteFront screen chipped

  23. Pass43,452 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,452 miles
    Test number
    214549559187
    • NoteFront tyres bauld on outer edges
    • NoteOil leak on engine

Questions about LS06 VLK

Does LS06 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 VLK is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS06 VLK?
The MOT on LS06 VLK is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS06 VLK done?
LS06 VLK was recorded at 165,393 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,278 miles a year.
Has LS06 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 VLK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS06 VLK 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 VLK find?
LS06 VLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; general surface corrosion under vehicle.; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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