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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 GHYMOT history

LB56 GHY is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
156,361 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GHY was last recorded at 156,361 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,041 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
8,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,361 miles
  • 2024 – 144,022 miles
  • 2023 – 133,108 miles
  • 2022 – 126,877 miles
  • 2021 – 119,756 miles
  • 2020 – 115,763 miles
  • 2019 – 109,298 miles
  • 2018 – 101,993 miles
  • 2017 – 95,377 miles
  • 2016 – 84,818 miles
  • 2015 – 73,476 miles
  • 2014 – 66,609 miles
  • 2013 – 61,118 miles
  • 2012 – 53,034 miles
  • 2011 – 44,799 miles
  • 2010 – 37,930 miles
  • 2009 – 30,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,361 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange 1 out of 4 nuts missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits and worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Rear reflector not red in colour masked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,361 miles (+320)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,361 miles
    Test number
    608191540323
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange 1 out of 4 nuts missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits and worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel

  2. Fail156,041 miles (+12,019)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,041 miles
    Test number
    741531753037
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn smooth inner/outer and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange 3out of 4 nuts missing

  3. Pass144,022 miles (+28)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,022 miles
    Test number
    830003890474
    • MinorRear Rear reflector not red in colour masked (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail143,994 miles (+10,886)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,994 miles
    Test number
    144733872780
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRear Rear reflector not red in colour masked (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass133,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,108 miles
    Test number
    342456064987
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail133,108 miles (+6,231)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,108 miles
    Test number
    883623128038
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,877 miles
    Test number
    323495396079
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Fail126,877 miles (+7,121)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,877 miles
    Test number
    573388300146
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass119,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,756 miles
    Test number
    342497336447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail119,753 miles (+3,990)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,753 miles
    Test number
    199366311874
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass115,763 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,763 miles
    Test number
    497329177120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail115,762 miles (+6,464)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,762 miles
    Test number
    380807868350
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass109,298 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    196055820844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,297 miles (+7,304)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    941162914609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass101,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,993 miles
    Test number
    482365650614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,993 miles (+6,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,993 miles
    Test number
    979545299070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass95,377 miles (+10,559)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,377 miles
    Test number
    109801266283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,818 miles (+11,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,818 miles
    Test number
    355243958408
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass73,476 miles (+6,867)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    797738105234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass66,609 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,609 miles
    Test number
    119196924206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,118 miles (+8,084)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    669731893211
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass53,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,034 miles
    Test number
    288010202319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,034 miles (+8,235)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,034 miles
    Test number
    757060702369
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass44,799 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    697907401364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,930 miles (+7,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,930 miles
    Test number
    151249600330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass30,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,340 miles
    Test number
    470200719318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,323 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    473210419494
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 GHY

Does LB56 GHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 GHY expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GHY?
The MOT on LB56 GHY expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 GHY done?
LB56 GHY was recorded at 156,361 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 8,044 miles a year.
Has LB56 GHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GHY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 GHY 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 GHY find?
LB56 GHY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake hose slightly deteriorated all; front exhaust flange 1 out of 4 nuts missing, and 8 more.

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