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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LX06 MPYMOT history

LX06 MPY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

LX06 MPY blue 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 20 Feb 2024
Mileage
165,256 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 MPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 MPY was last recorded at 165,256 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 4,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,064 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,192 miles
Average per year
9,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,256 miles
  • 2022 – 161,064 miles
  • 2020 – 159,715 miles
  • 2019 – 140,973 miles
  • 2018 – 127,890 miles
  • 2017 – 18,121 miles
  • 2016 – 93,909 miles
  • 2015 – 74,093 miles
  • 2014 – 54,915 miles
  • 2013 – 54,093 miles
  • 2012 – 50,618 miles
  • 2011 – 47,480 miles
  • 2010 – 42,422 miles
  • 2009 – 35,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,256 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slightly condensated
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,256 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,256 miles
    Test number
    149734469902
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slightly condensated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail165,256 miles (+4,192)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,256 miles
    Test number
    292429586490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slightly condensated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass161,064 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,064 miles
    Test number
    641299632785
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamps not working
    • AdvisoryAll steering + suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBreak light on dash
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  4. Fail161,064 miles (+1,349)2 dangerous7 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,064 miles
    Test number
    340895508419
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens broken - sharp edge (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog lamp is on (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamps not working
    • AdvisoryAll steering + suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBreak light on dash
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  5. Pass159,715 miles (+18,742)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,715 miles
    Test number
    863090603087
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,973 miles (+13,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,973 miles
    Test number
    295171314874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,890 miles (+109,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,890 miles
    Test number
    781490220582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass18,121 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,121 miles
    Test number
    509967335027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail108,111 miles (+14,202)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    832803980214
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass93,909 miles (+217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,909 miles
    Test number
    503467617421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail93,692 miles (+19,599)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,692 miles
    Test number
    182001106690
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail74,093 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,093 miles
    Test number
    139703145412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront discs have a corroded lip

  13. Pass74,093 miles (+19,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,093 miles
    Test number
    665553045050
    • NoteFront discs have a corroded lip

  14. Pass54,915 miles (+822)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,915 miles
    Test number
    276032764090
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,093 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    985944863354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,581 miles (+1,963)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,581 miles
    Test number
    739569353189
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs lightly corroded
    • NoteSlight damage to front lower panel/bumper

  17. Pass50,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,618 miles
    Test number
    606923762106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,618 miles (+3,138)2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,618 miles
    Test number
    415801262175
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside front tyre worn excessively on inner edge
    • NoteBoth front tyres have worn on edges
    • NoteFront lower spoiler/bumper damaged

  19. Pass47,480 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,480 miles
    Test number
    626668461164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,422 miles (+6,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,422 miles
    Test number
    672435070134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass35,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,576 miles
    Test number
    333817169155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX06 MPY

Does LX06 MPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX06 MPY expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX06 MPY?
The MOT on LX06 MPY expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX06 MPY done?
LX06 MPY was recorded at 165,256 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 9,528 miles a year.
Has LX06 MPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 MPY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LX06 MPY 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 LX06 MPY find?
LX06 MPY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front headlamp slightly condensated, and 6 more.

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