BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
LB56 LSZMOT history
LB56 LSZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 194,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 194,220 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,055 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 LSZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 LSZ was last recorded at 194,220 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 194,217 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 9,055 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,220 miles
- 2024 – 188,078 miles
- 2023 – 178,409 miles
- 2022 – 168,189 miles
- 2021 – 161,880 miles
- 2020 – 156,231 miles
- 2019 – 150,030 miles
- 2018 – 143,900 miles
- 2017 – 132,411 miles
- 2016 – 123,861 miles
- 2015 – 111,572 miles
- 2014 – 98,508 miles
- 2013 – 87,231 miles
- 2012 – 75,471 miles
- 2011 – 60,303 miles
- 2010 – 50,175 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,220 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,220 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 194,220 miles
- Test number
- 201843089663
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail194,217 miles (+6,139)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,217 miles
- Test number
- 124122114194
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass188,078 miles (+9,669)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 188,078 miles
- Test number
- 937344099996
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear uneven application
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass178,409 miles (+10,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 178,409 miles
- Test number
- 790505619237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass168,189 miles (+6,309)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 168,189 miles
- Test number
- 676360312011
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with crayon (1.1.11 (c))
Pass161,880 miles (+5,649)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 161,880 miles
- Test number
- 735479703971
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass156,231 miles (+6,201)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 156,231 miles
- Test number
- 605551194880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,030 miles (+6,130)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 150,030 miles
- Test number
- 874777299442
- 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))
Pass143,900 miles (+11,489)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 143,900 miles
- Test number
- 496220941742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,411 miles (+8,550)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 132,411 miles
- Test number
- 505802304256
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass123,861 miles (+12,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 123,861 miles
- Test number
- 584975504678
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass111,572 miles (+13,064)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 111,572 miles
- Test number
- 628243465103
- NoteRear tyre wearing low
Pass98,508 miles (+11,277)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 98,508 miles
- Test number
- 249793264482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 87,231 miles
- Test number
- 605501763197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,231 miles (+11,760)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,231 miles
- Test number
- 399801963176
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteFront brake pads low
Pass75,471 miles (+15,168)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 75,471 miles
- Test number
- 329150862130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,303 miles (+10,128)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 60,303 miles
- Test number
- 286246671026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,175 miles
- Test number
- 203067270065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,175 miles7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,175 miles
- Test number
- 281005870098
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LB56 LSZ
- Does LB56 LSZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LSZ is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 LSZ?
- The MOT on LB56 LSZ is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 LSZ done?
- LB56 LSZ was recorded at 194,220 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 9,055 miles a year.
- Has LB56 LSZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 LSZ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 LSZ 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 LSZ find?
- LB56 LSZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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