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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LB56 GHVMOT history

LB56 GHV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,985 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GHV was last recorded at 148,985 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 12,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,990 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,995 miles
Average per year
7,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,985 miles
  • 2025 – 135,990 miles
  • 2023 – 122,300 miles
  • 2022 – 114,220 miles
  • 2021 – 99,491 miles
  • 2020 – 93,830 miles
  • 2019 – 90,758 miles
  • 2018 – 84,859 miles
  • 2017 – 81,353 miles
  • 2016 – 71,847 miles
  • 2015 – 74,488 miles
  • 2014 – 71,381 miles
  • 2013 – 68,110 miles
  • 2012 – 62,386 miles
  • 2011 – 53,606 miles
  • 2010 – 43,809 miles
  • 2009 – 34,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,985 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,985 miles (+12,995)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,985 miles
    Test number
    882968316076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,990 miles (+13,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,990 miles
    Test number
    735174971787
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 2 x front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,300 miles (+8,080)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,300 miles
    Test number
    669922090933
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass114,220 miles (+14,729)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,220 miles
    Test number
    888408901620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,491 miles (+5,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,491 miles
    Test number
    855884091303
    • 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))

  6. Pass93,830 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,830 miles
    Test number
    310671590541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,827 miles (+3,069)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,827 miles
    Test number
    654143396713
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass90,758 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,758 miles
    Test number
    204516721934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,319 miles
    Test number
    987274704725
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail90,319 miles (+5,460)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,319 miles
    Test number
    611943644048
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,859 miles (+3,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,859 miles
    Test number
    195568000635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass81,353 miles (+9,506)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    126630606293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner edge has bad cuts (225/4018)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower spoiler /undertray insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wall tyre has cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing tyre/inner mud guard (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absober dust cover insecure

  13. Pass71,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    804060872535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,242 miles (+3,754)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    611693664297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35 18 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass74,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    628234079722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,488 miles (+3,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    460183053358
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass71,381 miles (+3,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    868689724307
    • NoteTyre pressure moniter light on indicating possible fault

  18. Pass68,110 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,110 miles
    Test number
    948764003337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail68,108 miles (+5,722)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,108 miles
    Test number
    115444903348
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass62,386 miles (+8,780)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,386 miles
    Test number
    416314722390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,606 miles (+9,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,606 miles
    Test number
    875560721331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail43,809 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,809 miles
    Test number
    432186200482
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall not showwing cords

  23. Pass43,809 miles (+9,120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,809 miles
    Test number
    714986500363
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall not showwing cords

  24. Pass34,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    723685499236
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 GHV

Does LB56 GHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GHV is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GHV?
The MOT on LB56 GHV is valid until 22 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 GHV done?
LB56 GHV was recorded at 148,985 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,035 miles a year.
Has LB56 GHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GHV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 GHV 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 GHV find?
LB56 GHV passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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