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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

LB56 PZVMOT history

LB56 PZV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
135,982 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 PZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 PZV was last recorded at 135,982 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 7,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,087 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
7,895 miles
Average per year
8,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,982 miles
  • 2022 – 128,087 miles
  • 2021 – 120,598 miles
  • 2020 – 115,201 miles
  • 2019 – 98,054 miles
  • 2018 – 92,700 miles
  • 2016 – 88,064 miles
  • 2015 – 79,331 miles
  • 2014 – 70,171 miles
  • 2013 – 58,450 miles
  • 2012 – 47,449 miles
  • 2011 – 36,623 miles
  • 2010 – 26,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,982 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at top (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes both sides of vehicle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked but still effective
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing some items being checked

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,982 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,982 miles
    Test number
    820393550777
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at top (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes both sides of vehicle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked but still effective
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing some items being checked

  2. Fail135,982 miles (+7,895)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,982 miles
    Test number
    869972420719
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at top (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes both sides of vehicle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked but still effective
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing some items being checked

  3. Pass128,087 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,087 miles
    Test number
    252857454437
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,087 miles (+6)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,087 miles
    Test number
    144444657636
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail128,081 miles (+7,483)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,081 miles
    Test number
    531816460754
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pad wear wire chaffing on the cvj boot. wire looks almost broken
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass120,598 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    798980041749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel rim has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrule end of brake hose cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge of tread slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrule end of brake hose cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail120,598 miles (+5,397)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    150689695788
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working Offside and nearside (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel rim has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrule end of brake hose cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge of tread slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrule end of brake hose cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge of tread slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,201 miles (+17,147)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    280916058201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,054 miles
    Test number
    855276419797
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail98,054 miles (+5,354)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,054 miles
    Test number
    710492814543
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    336165156134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail92,700 miles (+4,636)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    940960078915
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass88,064 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    931980298171
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

  14. Fail88,062 miles (+8,731)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,062 miles
    Test number
    310680212443
    • DangerousExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.82% (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

  15. Fail79,331 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,331 miles
    Test number
    176086755485
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass79,331 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,331 miles
    Test number
    778106555093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,171 miles (+11,721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,171 miles
    Test number
    966174364060
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

  18. Pass58,450 miles (+11,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,450 miles
    Test number
    109061153071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass47,449 miles (+10,826)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,449 miles
    Test number
    699224752079
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail36,623 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    157090461045
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass36,623 miles (+10,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    829610961008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass26,386 miles (+246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,386 miles
    Test number
    250545770072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,140 miles
    Test number
    732083610099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 PZV

Does LB56 PZV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 PZV expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 PZV?
The MOT on LB56 PZV expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 PZV done?
LB56 PZV was recorded at 135,982 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 8,074 miles a year.
Has LB56 PZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 PZV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 PZV 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 PZV find?
LB56 PZV passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at top, and 4 more.

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