BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LA56 KVTMOT history
LA56 KVT is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,832 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 175,832 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Mileage history
LA56 KVT was last recorded at 175,832 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 175,832 miles · 16 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,463 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,832 miles
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areasRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Has some corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,832 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 175,832 miles
- Test number
- 468953464326
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail175,832 miles (+2,167)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,832 miles
- Test number
- 645901137220
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass173,665 miles (+76)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 173,665 miles
- Test number
- 242284236951
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Has some corrosion (5.3.2 (d))
Fail173,589 miles (+6,980)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,589 miles
- Test number
- 226356821762
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Has some corrosion (5.3.2 (d))
Pass166,609 miles (+4,477)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 166,609 miles
- Test number
- 726310633016
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass162,132 miles (+2,235)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 162,132 miles
- Test number
- 156587521356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 159,897 miles
- Test number
- 556113959754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,897 miles (+1,212)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,897 miles
- Test number
- 183463838440
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass158,685 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 158,685 miles
- Test number
- 621736416907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,647 miles (+1,263)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,647 miles
- Test number
- 224542145522
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass157,384 miles (+1,838)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 157,384 miles
- Test number
- 400164912232
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,546 miles (+6,533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 155,546 miles
- Test number
- 215928671528
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edges
Pass149,013 miles (+9,968)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 149,013 miles
- Test number
- 612617162259
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Pass139,045 miles (+11,146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 139,045 miles
- Test number
- 867073469033
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Pass127,899 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 127,899 miles
- Test number
- 797785725872
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt
Fail127,890 miles (+14,302)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,890 miles
- Test number
- 907375484612
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt
Pass113,588 miles (+10,418)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 113,588 miles
- Test number
- 947773544323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,170 miles (+11,468)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 103,170 miles
- Test number
- 445917943417
- NoteNearside front tyre worn heavy outer edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on edges
- NoteOffside front tyre worn low on edges
Pass91,702 miles (+8,693)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 91,702 miles
- Test number
- 779802842311
- NoteChips to windscreen
- NoteFront brake pads wearing low
Pass83,009 miles (+11,831)2 dangerous3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 83,009 miles
- Test number
- 777720051309
- DangerousNearside front tyre tread low on outer edge. Cords nearly exposed.
- DangerousOffside front tyre tread low on outer edge. Cords nearly exposed.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.
Pass71,178 miles (+16,001)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 71,178 miles
- Test number
- 860151850325
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail55,177 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,177 miles
- Test number
- 450715059444
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass55,177 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 55,177 miles
- Test number
- 914615459387
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LA56 KVT
- When is the MOT due on LA56 KVT?
- The MOT on LA56 KVT is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA56 KVT done?
- LA56 KVT was recorded at 175,832 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 7,463 miles a year.
- Has LA56 KVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA56 KVT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA56 KVT 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 LA56 KVT find?
- LA56 KVT passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.
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