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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LX06 WHPMOT history

LX06 WHP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

LX06 WHP 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 18 Jan 2026
Mileage
118,782 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 WHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 WHP was last recorded at 118,782 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 6,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2024: 111,723 miles, lower than 112,290 miles on 7 Dec 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,920 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,862 miles
Average per year
5,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,782 miles
  • 2024 – 111,920 miles
  • 2022 – 112,290 miles
  • 2021 – 109,095 miles
  • 2020 – 107,490 miles
  • 2019 – 105,496 miles
  • 2018 – 102,354 miles
  • 2017 – 100,137 miles
  • 2016 – 97,093 miles
  • 2015 – 90,756 miles
  • 2014 – 83,488 miles
  • 2013 – 74,456 miles
  • 2012 – 68,891 miles
  • 2011 – 60,876 miles
  • 2010 – 50,199 miles
  • 2009 – 32,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,782 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower position light is not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,782 miles (+6,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,782 miles
    Test number
    638006732229
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass111,920 miles (+197)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,920 miles
    Test number
    773000176810
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower position light is not working
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail111,723 miles (-567)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,723 miles
    Test number
    739609940971
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower position light is not working
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass112,290 miles (+3,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,290 miles
    Test number
    162433403756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,095 miles (+1,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,095 miles
    Test number
    668719217751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass107,490 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,490 miles
    Test number
    557103891966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,496 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,496 miles
    Test number
    967536340199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,354 miles (+2,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    706490218290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass100,137 miles (+3,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,137 miles
    Test number
    885500413095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass97,093 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    920647825153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,756 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    511659191237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,488 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,488 miles
    Test number
    679945234339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,456 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    595052133391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,891 miles (+8,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    346046222371
    • NoteSlight movement in upper steering coloum / steering wheel
  15. Pass60,876 miles (+10,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,876 miles
    Test number
    778532621391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,199 miles (+17,543)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,199 miles
    Test number
    464972640398
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on both edges
  17. Pass32,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,656 miles
    Test number
    844689319068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX06 WHP

Does LX06 WHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX06 WHP expired on 18 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX06 WHP?
The MOT on LX06 WHP expired on 18 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX06 WHP done?
LX06 WHP was recorded at 118,782 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
Has LX06 WHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 WHP has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LX06 WHP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX06 WHP find?
LX06 WHP passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; oil leak, but not excessive.

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