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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS06 XAFMOT history

LS06 XAF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

LS06 XAF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
144,158 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 XAF
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
10 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 XAF was last recorded at 144,158 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 2,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,059 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,099 miles
Average per year
7,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,158 miles
  • 2024 – 142,059 miles
  • 2023 – 138,442 miles
  • 2022 – 135,194 miles
  • 2021 – 133,052 miles
  • 2020 – 130,969 miles
  • 2019 – 125,122 miles
  • 2018 – 119,656 miles
  • 2016 – 113,422 miles
  • 2015 – 103,168 miles
  • 2014 – 91,355 miles
  • 2013 – 71,585 miles
  • 2012 – 60,648 miles
  • 2011 – 44,715 miles
  • 2010 – 29,927 miles
  • 2009 – 19,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,158 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear all suspension arm bushes starting to perish no play

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,158 miles (+2,099)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,158 miles
    Test number
    250814882600
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension arm bushes starting to perish no play

  2. Pass142,059 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    142,059 miles
    Test number
    215212961272
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,032 miles (+72)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,032 miles
    Test number
    690764499493
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  4. Fail141,960 miles (+3,518)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,960 miles
    Test number
    404455267867
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  5. Pass138,442 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,442 miles
    Test number
    134319558937
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail138,428 miles (+3,234)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,428 miles
    Test number
    165746328899
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,194 miles (+2,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,194 miles
    Test number
    679082666406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,052 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,052 miles
    Test number
    944400536975
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail133,038 miles (+2,069)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,038 miles
    Test number
    720832184852
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass130,969 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,969 miles
    Test number
    483944451293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,122 miles
    Test number
    543650015355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,122 miles (+5,466)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,122 miles
    Test number
    497058330054
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass119,656 miles (+6,234)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,656 miles
    Test number
    653049088052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,422 miles
    Test number
    203608755880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,422 miles (+10,254)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,422 miles
    Test number
    941623887435
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass103,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,168 miles
    Test number
    353744071819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,168 miles (+11,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,168 miles
    Test number
    130235492458
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  18. Pass91,355 miles (+19,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,355 miles
    Test number
    196008564270
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass71,585 miles (+10,937)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,585 miles
    Test number
    998149303107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,648 miles (+15,933)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    567836522208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,715 miles (+14,788)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,715 miles
    Test number
    917752221233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,927 miles (+10,767)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,927 miles
    Test number
    991502130211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,160 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,160 miles
    Test number
    892020229385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,448 miles
    Test number
    221054699448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 XAF

Does LS06 XAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS06 XAF expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS06 XAF?
The MOT on LS06 XAF expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS06 XAF done?
LS06 XAF was recorded at 144,158 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 7,892 miles a year.
Has LS06 XAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 XAF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS06 XAF 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 XAF find?
LS06 XAF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, and 4 more.

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