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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 TEYMOT history

LB56 TEY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 221,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
221,060 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TEY was last recorded at 221,060 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 14,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,811 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,249 miles
Average per year
10,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,060 miles
  • 2025 – 206,811 miles
  • 2024 – 200,230 miles
  • 2023 – 196,926 miles
  • 2022 – 190,902 miles
  • 2021 – 185,223 miles
  • 2020 – 178,719 miles
  • 2019 – 168,163 miles
  • 2018 – 155,244 miles
  • 2017 – 142,946 miles
  • 2016 – 130,827 miles
  • 2015 – 117,659 miles
  • 2014 – 104,775 miles
  • 2013 – 88,202 miles
  • 2012 – 75,283 miles
  • 2011 – 55,706 miles
  • 2009 – 44,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,060 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,060 miles (+14,249)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    221,060 miles
    Test number
    510265672910
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass206,811 miles (+6,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    206,811 miles
    Test number
    447131164353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass200,230 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    200,230 miles
    Test number
    483635933000
    • MinorOffside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail200,230 miles (+3,304)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,230 miles
    Test number
    685578395028
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass196,926 miles (+6,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    196,926 miles
    Test number
    363379761704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass190,902 miles (+5,679)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    190,902 miles
    Test number
    965129905806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass185,223 miles (+6,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    185,223 miles
    Test number
    959709221848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner position lamp out

  8. Pass178,719 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    178,719 miles
    Test number
    835348547931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail178,719 miles (+10,556)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,719 miles
    Test number
    876329880676
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass168,163 miles (+12,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,163 miles
    Test number
    989545164988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass155,244 miles (+12,298)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,244 miles
    Test number
    692469588256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,946 miles
    Test number
    605561304385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,946 miles (+12,119)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,946 miles
    Test number
    721905161716
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass130,827 miles (+223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,827 miles
    Test number
    588658371452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail130,604 miles (+12,945)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,604 miles
    Test number
    958518067522
    • DangerousNearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass117,659 miles (+12,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,659 miles
    Test number
    647313615202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass104,775 miles (+16,573)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,775 miles
    Test number
    709997714250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pad wiring loom incorrectly positioned rubbing against antiroll bar

  18. Pass88,202 miles (+12,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,202 miles
    Test number
    329518213293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass75,283 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    917522422219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,710 miles (+14,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    435567122049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,706 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    595753831055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,668 miles (+11,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    207301331062
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,517 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,517 miles
    Test number
    584185839362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 TEY

Does LB56 TEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 TEY is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TEY?
The MOT on LB56 TEY is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 TEY done?
LB56 TEY was recorded at 221,060 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 10,476 miles a year.
Has LB56 TEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TEY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 TEY 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 TEY find?
LB56 TEY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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