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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LX06 WHAMOT history

LX06 WHA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

LX06 WHA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
151,542 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 WHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 WHA was last recorded at 151,542 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,540 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,542 miles
  • 2023 – 151,540 miles
  • 2022 – 150,083 miles
  • 2021 – 148,049 miles
  • 2020 – 146,537 miles
  • 2019 – 140,657 miles
  • 2018 – 137,597 miles
  • 2017 – 132,391 miles
  • 2016 – 126,315 miles
  • 2015 – 117,661 miles
  • 2014 – 105,500 miles
  • 2013 – 91,540 miles
  • 2012 – 77,628 miles
  • 2011 – 63,478 miles
  • 2010 – 49,087 miles
  • 2009 – 35,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,542 miles
    Test number
    790101916482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,542 miles (+2)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,542 miles
    Test number
    213749487142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,540 miles (+1,457)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,540 miles
    Test number
    100418019510
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass150,083 miles (+2,034)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,083 miles
    Test number
    247585081569
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTER 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTER 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass148,049 miles (+1,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,049 miles
    Test number
    551068001206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass146,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,537 miles
    Test number
    937151417402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail146,537 miles (+5,880)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,537 miles
    Test number
    738782918106
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass140,657 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,657 miles
    Test number
    595320202376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,597 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,597 miles
    Test number
    549249628551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,391 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,391 miles
    Test number
    888829519835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,315 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,315 miles
    Test number
    779614060217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail126,313 miles (+8,652)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,313 miles
    Test number
    100170586062
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail117,661 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    528295035070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake flexi hoses deteriorated

  14. Pass117,661 miles (+12,161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    607135735045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake flexi hoses deteriorated

  15. Pass105,500 miles (+13,960)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    535374334067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass91,540 miles (+13,912)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,540 miles
    Test number
    107035533461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,628 miles (+14,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,628 miles
    Test number
    265377732064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass63,478 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    855561541082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail63,372 miles (+14,285)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,372 miles
    Test number
    286958831064
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,087 miles (+13,224)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,087 miles
    Test number
    744874330022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,863 miles
    Test number
    543164549047
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LX06 WHA

Does LX06 WHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX06 WHA expired on 31 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX06 WHA?
The MOT on LX06 WHA expired on 31 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX06 WHA done?
LX06 WHA was recorded at 151,542 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,921 miles a year.
Has LX06 WHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 WHA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX06 WHA 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 WHA find?
LX06 WHA passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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