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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LX06 WHEMOT history

LX06 WHE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

LX06 WHE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2025
Mileage
106,043 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 WHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 WHE was last recorded at 106,043 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 1,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,395 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,648 miles
Average per year
5,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,043 miles
  • 2023 – 104,395 miles
  • 2022 – 102,377 miles
  • 2021 – 100,677 miles
  • 2020 – 99,594 miles
  • 2019 – 95,553 miles
  • 2018 – 90,624 miles
  • 2017 – 84,444 miles
  • 2016 – 76,431 miles
  • 2015 – 67,220 miles
  • 2014 – 55,460 miles
  • 2013 – 43,945 miles
  • 2012 – 37,169 miles
  • 2011 – 27,725 miles
  • 2010 – 23,153 miles
  • 2009 – 14,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,043 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,043 miles (+1,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,043 miles
    Test number
    802496531600
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass104,395 miles (+2,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    129463659140
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,377 miles
    Test number
    806449608908
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail102,377 miles (+1,700)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,377 miles
    Test number
    334827691010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass100,677 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    536192244356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,594 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    340089008419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,553 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    368168134046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,624 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,624 miles
    Test number
    513840350973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,444 miles (+8,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,444 miles
    Test number
    735681258548
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges.
  10. Pass76,431 miles (+9,211)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,431 miles
    Test number
    525533199644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,220 miles (+11,760)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,220 miles
    Test number
    975074675196
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  12. Pass55,460 miles (+11,515)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,460 miles
    Test number
    175501974133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,945 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    566539483133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,174 miles (+6,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,174 miles
    Test number
    505111623196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  15. Pass37,169 miles (+9,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,169 miles
    Test number
    155324402150
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass27,725 miles (+4,572)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,725 miles
    Test number
    768944701156
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass23,153 miles (+8,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,153 miles
    Test number
    593643400123
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  18. Pass14,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,557 miles
    Test number
    733850529141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX06 WHE

Does LX06 WHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX06 WHE expired on 25 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX06 WHE?
The MOT on LX06 WHE expired on 25 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX06 WHE done?
LX06 WHE was recorded at 106,043 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 5,978 miles a year.
Has LX06 WHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 WHE has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX06 WHE 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 WHE find?
LX06 WHE passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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