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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 EFSMOT history

LB56 EFS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,000 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 EFS
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
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 EFS was last recorded at 184,000 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,001 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,999 miles
Average per year
7,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,000 miles
  • 2025 – 182,001 miles
  • 2024 – 178,500 miles
  • 2022 – 173,204 miles
  • 2020 – 165,205 miles
  • 2019 – 160,648 miles
  • 2018 – 155,100 miles
  • 2017 – 143,401 miles
  • 2016 – 136,789 miles
  • 2014 – 131,214 miles
  • 2013 – 121,938 miles
  • 2012 – 100,495 miles
  • 2010 – 88,990 miles
  • 2009 – 63,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,000 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fittedRecorded at 4 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.

  • Under body has cover /tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under body has cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,000 miles (+1,999)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,000 miles
    Test number
    501031760298
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted

  2. Pass182,001 miles (+3,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,001 miles
    Test number
    537296528632
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover /tray fitted

  3. Pass178,500 miles (+5,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    178,500 miles
    Test number
    698590208872
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover /tray fitted

  4. Pass173,204 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,204 miles
    Test number
    964439671591
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted

  5. Fail173,202 miles (+3,887)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,202 miles
    Test number
    121483170726
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted

  6. Pass169,315 miles (+4,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,315 miles
    Test number
    105525292733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted

  7. Pass165,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,205 miles
    Test number
    727478631584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,205 miles (+4,557)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,205 miles
    Test number
    477991320286
    • 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))

  9. Pass160,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,648 miles
    Test number
    206746059542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail160,648 miles (+5,548)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,648 miles
    Test number
    225841025562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass155,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,100 miles
    Test number
    360315142223
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover fitted

  12. Fail155,100 miles (+4,357)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,100 miles
    Test number
    916637702827
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover fitted

  13. Pass150,743 miles (+7,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    150,743 miles
    Test number
    727827753882
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass143,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,401 miles
    Test number
    757525805248
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover/tray fitted

  15. Fail143,401 miles (+6,612)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,401 miles
    Test number
    554503609942
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover/tray fitted

  16. Pass136,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,789 miles
    Test number
    296387376250
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover fitted

  17. Fail136,789 miles (+5,575)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,789 miles
    Test number
    335676960164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder body has cover fitted

  18. Pass131,214 miles (+9,276)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    131,214 miles
    Test number
    498842444476
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass121,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    121,938 miles
    Test number
    376436643370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail121,937 miles (+12,449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,937 miles
    Test number
    537396843349
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass109,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,488 miles
    Test number
    837518403067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,487 miles (+8,992)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,487 miles
    Test number
    597988703093
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  23. Pass100,495 miles (+11,505)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,495 miles
    Test number
    679465142091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,990 miles (+25,356)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,990 miles
    Test number
    530910430324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,634 miles
    Test number
    513638009368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 EFS

Does LB56 EFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 EFS is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 EFS?
The MOT on LB56 EFS is valid until 7 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 EFS done?
LB56 EFS was recorded at 184,000 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,443 miles a year.
Has LB56 EFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 EFS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 EFS 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 EFS find?
LB56 EFS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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