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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

LB56 BELMOT history

LB56 BEL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,333 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BEL was last recorded at 152,333 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2013: 53,381 miles, lower than 113,485 miles on 13 Aug 2012.

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
152,281 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
8,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,333 miles
  • 2023 – 142,252 miles
  • 2022 – 133,666 miles
  • 2021 – 130,992 miles
  • 2020 – 116,264 miles
  • 2019 – 106,195 miles
  • 2018 – 99,409 miles
  • 2017 – 92,789 miles
  • 2016 – 86,908 miles
  • 2015 – 78,775 miles
  • 2014 – 69,093 miles
  • 2013 – 53,381 miles
  • 2012 – 113,485 miles
  • 2010 – 20,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,333 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (tarnished) (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront head light washers faultyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front headlamp full of condensation

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,333 miles (+52)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,333 miles
    Test number
    300770813023
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (tarnished) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head light washers faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,281 miles (+6,740)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,281 miles
    Test number
    427862249967
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (tarnished) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head light washers faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted o/s and n/s been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,541 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,541 miles
    Test number
    835660794499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,252 miles (+8,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,252 miles
    Test number
    641099723074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,666 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,666 miles
    Test number
    525916776697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp full of condensation

  6. Fail133,666 miles (+2,674)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,666 miles
    Test number
    201496542999
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp full of condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,992 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,992 miles
    Test number
    148044998636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp full of condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail130,992 miles (+14,728)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,992 miles
    Test number
    509275103859
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp full of condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass116,264 miles (+10,069)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,264 miles
    Test number
    312506499908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in lower control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass106,195 miles (+6,786)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,195 miles
    Test number
    540479795929
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    660838500484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,409 miles (+6,620)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    290532223282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  13. Pass92,789 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,789 miles
    Test number
    473795243967
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail92,759 miles (+5,851)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,759 miles
    Test number
    871246670379
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,908 miles (+8,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,908 miles
    Test number
    318069406816
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,775 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,775 miles
    Test number
    767197295108
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail78,775 miles (+9,682)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,775 miles
    Test number
    826597395123
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass69,093 miles (+15,712)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    436072414221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,381 miles
    Test number
    628522713211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,381 miles (-60,104)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,381 miles
    Test number
    768022713202
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  21. Pass113,485 miles (+92,793)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,485 miles
    Test number
    425046522220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,692 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,692 miles
    Test number
    122730080256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,691 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,691 miles
    Test number
    953137870289
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 BEL

Does LB56 BEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 BEL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BEL?
The MOT on LB56 BEL is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 BEL done?
LB56 BEL was recorded at 152,333 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 8,668 miles a year.
Has LB56 BEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BEL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 BEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 BEL find?
LB56 BEL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (tarnished); central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; front head light washers faulty, and 6 more.

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