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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 LUDMOT history

LB56 LUD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 195,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2026
Mileage
195,366 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LUD
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
17 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LUD was last recorded at 195,366 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 24,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,583 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
24,783 miles
Average per year
9,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,366 miles
  • 2024 – 170,583 miles
  • 2023 – 162,519 miles
  • 2022 – 162,463 miles
  • 2021 – 152,408 miles
  • 2020 – 140,370 miles
  • 2019 – 129,246 miles
  • 2018 – 117,287 miles
  • 2017 – 112,725 miles
  • 2016 – 107,386 miles
  • 2015 – 98,455 miles
  • 2014 – 90,665 miles
  • 2013 – 83,019 miles
  • 2012 – 74,416 miles
  • 2011 – 61,276 miles
  • 2010 – 51,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,366 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,366 miles (+24,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,366 miles
    Test number
    934705879424
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass170,583 miles (+8,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,583 miles
    Test number
    378776542148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass162,519 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,519 miles
    Test number
    920766715252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail162,514 miles (+51)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,514 miles
    Test number
    991996954786
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail162,463 miles (+10,055)8 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,463 miles
    Test number
    243357040053
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached middle front track control arm broken snapping damaged (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached middle front track control arm broken snapping damaged (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSuspension component insecure and impairing directional stability n/s/r suspension hub damaged and track control arm insecurly mounted with nut and bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle pulls side to side under acceleration
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust broken not connected (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing lower on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses deteriorating cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner door handle missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f abs traction wire loose incorrectly mounted
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake wear wire broken
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low on edges of treads

  6. Pass152,408 miles (+12,038)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    277806731900
    • DangerousNearside Rear component insecure next to driveshaft and suspension coil spring
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,370 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,370 miles
    Test number
    215294179859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail140,363 miles (+11,117)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,363 miles
    Test number
    871503425588
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,246 miles
    Test number
    353578319372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail129,246 miles (+11,959)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,246 miles
    Test number
    939920820611
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass117,287 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,287 miles
    Test number
    721413774215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,725 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,725 miles
    Test number
    135127185522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,386 miles (+8,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    378632197299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass98,455 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,455 miles
    Test number
    325106225084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,665 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,665 miles
    Test number
    347671724058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,019 miles (+8,603)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,019 miles
    Test number
    956730553063
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass74,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,416 miles
    Test number
    415117302077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,406 miles (+13,130)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,406 miles
    Test number
    649097302013
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  19. Pass61,276 miles (+9,974)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    336472211063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn inside edges

  20. Pass51,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,302 miles
    Test number
    290983030071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LUD

Does LB56 LUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LUD expired on 16 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LUD?
The MOT on LB56 LUD expired on 16 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LUD done?
LB56 LUD was recorded at 195,366 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 9,609 miles a year.
Has LB56 LUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LUD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 LUD 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 LUD find?
LB56 LUD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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