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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LT06 MKLMOT history

LT06 MKL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 196,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LT06 MKL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
196,107 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT06 MKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT06 MKL was last recorded at 196,107 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,106 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,107 miles
  • 2024 – 179,056 miles
  • 2023 – 163,818 miles
  • 2022 – 156,644 miles
  • 2021 – 149,186 miles
  • 2020 – 144,525 miles
  • 2019 – 138,342 miles
  • 2018 – 129,420 miles
  • 2017 – 119,676 miles
  • 2015 – 106,255 miles
  • 2014 – 91,684 miles
  • 2013 – 83,268 miles
  • 2012 – 67,259 miles
  • 2011 – 54,249 miles
  • 2010 – 42,735 miles
  • 2009 – 31,713 miles
  • 2008 – 23,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,107 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,107 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    196,107 miles
    Test number
    587403738175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail196,106 miles (+17,050)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,106 miles
    Test number
    487518654709
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass179,056 miles (+15,238)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,056 miles
    Test number
    758058611953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,818 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,818 miles
    Test number
    763632843163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,644 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,644 miles
    Test number
    981583043902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,186 miles (+4,661)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,186 miles
    Test number
    994359588929
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass144,525 miles (+6,183)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,525 miles
    Test number
    387909688125
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass138,342 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,342 miles
    Test number
    655450908369
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail138,288 miles (+8,868)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,288 miles
    Test number
    866236163988
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass129,420 miles (+9,744)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,420 miles
    Test number
    191086595187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,676 miles (+13,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,676 miles
    Test number
    846189428709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass106,255 miles (+14,571)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,255 miles
    Test number
    717195210915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,684 miles (+8,416)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,684 miles
    Test number
    807802444306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,268 miles
    Test number
    888505243311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,268 miles (+16,009)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,268 miles
    Test number
    539191343334
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass67,259 miles (+13,010)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,259 miles
    Test number
    117482112207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,249 miles (+11,514)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,249 miles
    Test number
    517287391135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,735 miles
    Test number
    614453790111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,735 miles (+11,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,735 miles
    Test number
    301631790178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass31,713 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,713 miles
    Test number
    882012419201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,702 miles (+8,535)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,702 miles
    Test number
    621172509281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,167 miles
    Test number
    181772498117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT06 MKL

Does LT06 MKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT06 MKL is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT06 MKL?
The MOT on LT06 MKL is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT06 MKL done?
LT06 MKL was recorded at 196,107 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 10,009 miles a year.
Has LT06 MKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT06 MKL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LT06 MKL 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 LT06 MKL find?
LT06 MKL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 3 more.

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