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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 LTUMOT history

LB56 LTU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 185,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
185,952 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LTU was last recorded at 185,952 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 11,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,733 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
11,219 miles
Average per year
9,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,952 miles
  • 2023 – 174,733 miles
  • 2022 – 165,029 miles
  • 2021 – 157,629 miles
  • 2019 – 143,993 miles
  • 2018 – 137,605 miles
  • 2017 – 132,324 miles
  • 2016 – 128,351 miles
  • 2015 – 120,183 miles
  • 2014 – 103,644 miles
  • 2013 – 89,087 miles
  • 2012 – 71,590 miles
  • 2011 – 57,001 miles
  • 2010 – 40,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,952 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,952 miles (+11,219)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    185,952 miles
    Test number
    948901202256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,733 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    174,733 miles
    Test number
    805983765641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,029 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    165,029 miles
    Test number
    913056408628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,779 miles (+7,150)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,779 miles
    Test number
    120319734853
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass157,629 miles (+13,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,629 miles
    Test number
    323165450599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,993 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,993 miles
    Test number
    107780591460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,605 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    137,605 miles
    Test number
    485400085969
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension is to low to perform a RBT

  8. Fail137,605 miles (+5,281)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,605 miles
    Test number
    508842968378
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension is to low to perform a RBT

  9. Pass132,324 miles (+3,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,324 miles
    Test number
    685250816708
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F LOWER FRONT (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass128,351 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,351 miles
    Test number
    618419008908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,183 miles (+16,539)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,183 miles
    Test number
    298081205155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,644 miles (+14,557)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,644 miles
    Test number
    608011284093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,087 miles (+17,497)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    796486993029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,590 miles (+14,589)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,590 miles
    Test number
    256471192056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,001 miles (+16,822)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    719129191037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,179 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,179 miles
    Test number
    612664300183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,725 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,725 miles
    Test number
    540023320061
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,725 miles
    Test number
    672563120004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB56 LTU

Does LB56 LTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LTU expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LTU?
The MOT on LB56 LTU expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LTU done?
LB56 LTU was recorded at 185,952 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 9,989 miles a year.
Has LB56 LTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LTU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 LTU 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 LTU find?
LB56 LTU passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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