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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LS06 XADMOT history

LS06 XAD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LS06 XAD black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,999 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 XAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 XAD was last recorded at 158,999 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 8,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,455 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,544 miles
Average per year
7,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,999 miles
  • 2024 – 150,455 miles
  • 2023 – 138,333 miles
  • 2022 – 124,608 miles
  • 2021 – 117,420 miles
  • 2020 – 113,059 miles
  • 2019 – 109,710 miles
  • 2018 – 105,224 miles
  • 2017 – 101,031 miles
  • 2016 – 96,796 miles
  • 2015 – 92,981 miles
  • 2014 – 91,164 miles
  • 2013 – 81,710 miles
  • 2012 – 71,156 miles
  • 2011 – 62,490 miles
  • 2010 – 53,534 miles
  • 2009 – 37,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,999 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components areas slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread / slight damage on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,999 miles (+8,544)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,999 miles
    Test number
    751305708918
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass150,455 miles (+12,122)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,455 miles
    Test number
    757678111395
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,333 miles (+29)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,333 miles
    Test number
    826090702408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread / slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door lock / central locking fault
    • AdvisoryOffside Front vehicle jacking point block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing loose (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread / cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe front mounting bushes perished

  4. Fail138,304 miles (+2,687)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,304 miles
    Test number
    231795507991
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light / upper ,lower (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights/inner outer / upper and lower/on boot (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread / slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door lock / central locking fault
    • AdvisoryOffside Front vehicle jacking point block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing loose (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread / cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe front mounting bushes perished

  5. Fail135,617 miles (+11,009)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,617 miles
    Test number
    932884852872
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe mount bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,608 miles (+7,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,608 miles
    Test number
    139160177562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S&N/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass117,420 miles (+4,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    962984666716
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components areas slightly corroded

  8. Pass113,059 miles (+3,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,059 miles
    Test number
    606965805711
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components areas slightly corroded

  9. Pass109,710 miles (+4,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    904995515465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components areas slightly corroded

  10. Pass105,224 miles (+4,193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,224 miles
    Test number
    713487935209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

  11. Pass101,031 miles (+4,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,031 miles
    Test number
    862111830226
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass96,796 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,796 miles
    Test number
    253495723790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner walls (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail96,796 miles (+3,815)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,796 miles
    Test number
    392441507010
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner walls (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass92,981 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,981 miles
    Test number
    265848819746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,164 miles (+9,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,164 miles
    Test number
    576297414209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,710 miles (+10,554)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,710 miles
    Test number
    478417913266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,156 miles (+8,666)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,156 miles
    Test number
    239626582489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,490 miles (+8,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,490 miles
    Test number
    339260591143
    • NoteChild seat fitted offside rear

  19. Pass53,534 miles (+16,116)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    483427290159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,418 miles (+993)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,418 miles
    Test number
    812316069192
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWindscreen has stone chip zone B outside swept area

  21. Fail36,425 miles2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,425 miles
    Test number
    124186559126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn/scrubbing edges
    • NoteN/s/f rim incorrect
    • NoteO/s/r incorrect rim

Questions about LS06 XAD

Does LS06 XAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 XAD is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS06 XAD?
The MOT on LS06 XAD 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 XAD done?
LS06 XAD was recorded at 158,999 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,423 miles a year.
Has LS06 XAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 XAD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS06 XAD 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 XAD find?
LS06 XAD passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around, and 11 more.

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