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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 EEMMOT history

LB56 EEM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2025
Mileage
91,400 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 EEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 EEM was last recorded at 91,400 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,855 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,545 miles
Average per year
5,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,400 miles
  • 2024 – 88,855 miles
  • 2023 – 88,255 miles
  • 2022 – 85,660 miles
  • 2021 – 81,741 miles
  • 2020 – 79,567 miles
  • 2019 – 76,890 miles
  • 2017 – 70,319 miles
  • 2016 – 67,650 miles
  • 2015 – 64,534 miles
  • 2014 – 58,537 miles
  • 2013 – 50,923 miles
  • 2011 – 40,626 miles
  • 2010 – 24,226 miles
  • 2009 – 11,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,400 miles
  • DangerousFront Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both sides (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,400 miles (+2,545)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,400 miles
    Test number
    886262676773
    • DangerousFront Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both sides (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass88,855 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,855 miles
    Test number
    541504375370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,255 miles (+2,595)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,255 miles
    Test number
    387521929718
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,660 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    212804694271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,741 miles (+2,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    327034369122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,567 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,567 miles
    Test number
    429542882736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,890 miles
    Test number
    519116541717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail76,890 miles (+6,571)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,890 miles
    Test number
    668603021648
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass70,319 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    150621531929
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail70,316 miles (+2,666)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,316 miles
    Test number
    413256411652
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass67,650 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,650 miles
    Test number
    920026552492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,534 miles (+5,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,534 miles
    Test number
    469515596071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass58,537 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,537 miles
    Test number
    916486314260
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low

  14. Fail58,535 miles (+7,612)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,535 miles
    Test number
    679981514222
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low

  15. Pass50,923 miles (+10,297)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,923 miles
    Test number
    999793933249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,626 miles (+16,400)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,626 miles
    Test number
    859214541300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,226 miles (+11,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,226 miles
    Test number
    874099920323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,355 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,355 miles
    Test number
    434040750081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,860 miles
    Test number
    550140239328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 EEM

Does LB56 EEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 EEM expired on 18 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 EEM?
The MOT on LB56 EEM expired on 18 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 EEM done?
LB56 EEM was recorded at 91,400 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
Has LB56 EEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 EEM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 EEM 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 LB56 EEM find?
LB56 EEM failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 major defects: front coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both sides; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault.

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