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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 LTEMOT history

LB56 LTE is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
147,118 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LTE was last recorded at 147,118 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 6,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,286 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,832 miles
Average per year
7,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,118 miles
  • 2024 – 140,286 miles
  • 2023 – 123,220 miles
  • 2022 – 115,022 miles
  • 2021 – 104,169 miles
  • 2020 – 92,935 miles
  • 2019 – 91,406 miles
  • 2018 – 90,377 miles
  • 2017 – 88,528 miles
  • 2016 – 84,915 miles
  • 2015 – 80,615 miles
  • 2014 – 75,727 miles
  • 2013 – 63,473 miles
  • 2012 – 53,162 miles
  • 2011 – 42,769 miles
  • 2010 – 29,766 miles
  • 2009 – 27,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,118 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,118 miles (+6,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,118 miles
    Test number
    915109351121
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,286 miles (+17,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,286 miles
    Test number
    917432656371
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass123,220 miles (+8,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,220 miles
    Test number
    177308390213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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. Pass115,022 miles (+10,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,022 miles
    Test number
    485789542442
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass104,169 miles (+651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,169 miles
    Test number
    608019292591
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass103,518 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,518 miles
    Test number
    556312814740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,935 miles
    Test number
    366501812352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,935 miles (+1,529)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,935 miles
    Test number
    691383746562
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken must be replaced in pairs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,406 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,406 miles
    Test number
    485755311872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,377 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,377 miles
    Test number
    632640321999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,528 miles
    Test number
    618249248815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,528 miles (+3,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,528 miles
    Test number
    356643401031
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass84,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,915 miles
    Test number
    771795769989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,915 miles (+153)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,915 miles
    Test number
    127453612117
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail84,762 miles (+4,147)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    494243635875
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass80,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,615 miles
    Test number
    128641055019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,615 miles (+4,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,615 miles
    Test number
    316431655000
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass75,727 miles (+12,254)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,727 miles
    Test number
    565446914091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,473 miles (+10,311)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,473 miles
    Test number
    748978003004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,162 miles (+10,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,162 miles
    Test number
    139135622433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass42,769 miles (+13,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,769 miles
    Test number
    235875121088
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass29,766 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    414254080031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,254 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,254 miles
    Test number
    624327959333
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass27,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,254 miles
    Test number
    702437159378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LTE

Does LB56 LTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LTE expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LTE?
The MOT on LB56 LTE 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 LTE done?
LB56 LTE was recorded at 147,118 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 7,753 miles a year.
Has LB56 LTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LTE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 LTE 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 LTE find?
LB56 LTE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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