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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 RLUMOT history

LB56 RLU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
185,272 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RLU was last recorded at 185,272 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,363 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,909 miles
Average per year
8,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,272 miles
  • 2025 – 180,363 miles
  • 2024 – 172,292 miles
  • 2023 – 165,770 miles
  • 2022 – 160,192 miles
  • 2021 – 153,786 miles
  • 2019 – 139,247 miles
  • 2018 – 128,187 miles
  • 2017 – 123,471 miles
  • 2016 – 113,937 miles
  • 2015 – 109,434 miles
  • 2013 – 105,494 miles
  • 2012 – 101,417 miles
  • 2010 – 65,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,272 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front headlight aim requirements only just met moisture in light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,272 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    185,272 miles
    Test number
    414543811753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail185,272 miles (+4,909)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,272 miles
    Test number
    373035388734
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass180,363 miles (+8,071)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    180,363 miles
    Test number
    618789812631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle x 2 hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass172,292 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    172,292 miles
    Test number
    690692224736
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail172,273 miles (+6,503)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,273 miles
    Test number
    538103019927
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass165,770 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,770 miles
    Test number
    552343048523
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight aim requirements only just met moisture in light
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail165,767 miles (+5,575)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,767 miles
    Test number
    996877577146
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight aim requirements only just met moisture in light
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,192 miles (+6,406)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,192 miles
    Test number
    708736250305
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on dash
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning indicator illuminated but pads appear ok

  9. Pass153,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,786 miles
    Test number
    852297520815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail153,786 miles (+14,539)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,786 miles
    Test number
    854843126892
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass139,247 miles (+11,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,247 miles
    Test number
    786535137186
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryInspection and brake warning lights on
    • AdvisoryOff side front suspension arm mounting bush slightly spongy

  12. Pass128,187 miles (+4,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,187 miles
    Test number
    103119849013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavily worn on edges

  13. Pass123,471 miles (+107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,471 miles
    Test number
    755827945853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

  14. Fail123,364 miles (+9,427)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,364 miles
    Test number
    972900827442
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

  15. Pass113,937 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    530856081903
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside rear drive shafts slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight engine & gearbox oil seepage

  16. Fail113,937 miles (+4,503)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    840556277741
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside rear drive shafts slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight engine & gearbox oil seepage

  17. Pass109,434 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,434 miles
    Test number
    618515325118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail109,424 miles (+3,930)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,424 miles
    Test number
    917781225125
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass105,494 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,494 miles
    Test number
    647843663241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,417 miles (+36,369)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,417 miles
    Test number
    397966192435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    154650340307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail65,048 miles (+18,673)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    213950540335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass46,375 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,375 miles
    Test number
    132404500432
    • NoteTear in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnable to get diesel emissions reading, system too clean

  24. Fail46,375 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,375 miles
    Test number
    521514700016
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteTear in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnable to get diesel emissions reading, system too clean

Questions about LB56 RLU

Does LB56 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RLU is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RLU?
The MOT on LB56 RLU is valid until 26 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 RLU done?
LB56 RLU was recorded at 185,272 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,602 miles a year.
Has LB56 RLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RLU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 RLU 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 RLU find?
LB56 RLU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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