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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 TDZMOT history

LB56 TDZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
180,099 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TDZ was last recorded at 180,099 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,058 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
8,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,099 miles
  • 2024 – 180,058 miles
  • 2023 – 173,931 miles
  • 2022 – 163,846 miles
  • 2021 – 152,585 miles
  • 2020 – 146,746 miles
  • 2019 – 133,838 miles
  • 2018 – 114,770 miles
  • 2017 – 97,198 miles
  • 2016 – 87,334 miles
  • 2015 – 79,368 miles
  • 2014 – 72,709 miles
  • 2013 – 66,191 miles
  • 2012 – 58,020 miles
  • 2011 – 49,635 miles
  • 2010 – 40,830 miles
  • 2009 – 33,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,099 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre out of shape
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Eml on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,099 miles (+41)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    180,099 miles
    Test number
    386208275272
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel

  2. Fail180,058 miles (+6,127)2 dangerous9 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,058 miles
    Test number
    214878873738
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Has excessive lift and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light illuminated on dash

  3. Pass173,931 miles (+109)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    173,931 miles
    Test number
    102174916023
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops broken
    • AdvisoryEml on

  4. Fail173,822 miles (+9,976)2 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,822 miles
    Test number
    464808004484
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops broken
    • AdvisoryEml on

  5. Pass163,846 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,846 miles
    Test number
    882909604813
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under bellys fitted

  6. Fail163,846 miles (+11,261)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,846 miles
    Test number
    903606608749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under bellys fitted

  7. Pass152,585 miles (+178)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,585 miles
    Test number
    341384530506
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail152,407 miles (+5,661)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,407 miles
    Test number
    487057988026
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass146,746 miles (+12,908)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,746 miles
    Test number
    826380644791
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass133,838 miles (+19,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,838 miles
    Test number
    115386830814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass114,770 miles (+17,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,770 miles
    Test number
    386060211470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass97,198 miles (+9,864)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,198 miles
    Test number
    664797400258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,334 miles (+7,966)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,334 miles
    Test number
    164315348634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,368 miles (+6,659)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    989194875129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,709 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    159845624310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,191 miles (+8,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,191 miles
    Test number
    858924033334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass58,020 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,020 miles
    Test number
    526442832310
    • NoteRear tyres cut in treads

  18. Fail58,019 miles (+8,384)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    876101832341
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edge close to cords advise replace
    • NoteRear tyres cut in treads

  19. Pass49,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,635 miles
    Test number
    599315821388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,635 miles (+228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,635 miles
    Test number
    747425221309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Fail49,407 miles (+8,577)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,407 miles
    Test number
    689896311326
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass40,830 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    562863930347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,983 miles
    Test number
    343545069306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 TDZ

Does LB56 TDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 TDZ is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TDZ?
The MOT on LB56 TDZ is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 TDZ done?
LB56 TDZ was recorded at 180,099 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 8,971 miles a year.
Has LB56 TDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TDZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 TDZ 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 TDZ find?
LB56 TDZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear inner tyre out of shape, and 3 more.

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