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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 VNDMOT history

LB56 VND is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
152,419 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VND
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VND was last recorded at 152,419 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 7,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,656 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,763 miles
Average per year
8,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,419 miles
  • 2023 – 144,656 miles
  • 2022 – 135,973 miles
  • 2021 – 125,926 miles
  • 2020 – 115,862 miles
  • 2019 – 109,122 miles
  • 2018 – 103,030 miles
  • 2017 – 98,018 miles
  • 2016 – 92,413 miles
  • 2015 – 87,929 miles
  • 2014 – 75,925 miles
  • 2013 – 62,470 miles
  • 2012 – 56,061 miles
  • 2011 – 49,577 miles
  • 2010 – 39,646 miles
  • 2009 – 23,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,419 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes worn slightly all
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded slightly

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,419 miles (+7,763)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,419 miles
    Test number
    780929660542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes worn slightly all
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded slightly

  2. Pass144,656 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,656 miles
    Test number
    280248079190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in osr tyre

  3. Fail144,654 miles (+8,681)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,654 miles
    Test number
    344069729235
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in osr tyre

  4. Pass135,973 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,973 miles
    Test number
    542109627994
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure and top mounting cups corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light malfunction [not testable on this year]
    • AdvisoryUnderbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

  5. Fail135,971 miles (+10,045)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,971 miles
    Test number
    267978682508
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure and top mounting cups corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light malfunction [not testable on this year]
    • AdvisoryUnderbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

  6. Pass125,926 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,926 miles
    Test number
    281766466024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,924 miles (+10,062)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,924 miles
    Test number
    726612213060
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 run flats cords visible through deep cracks inner edges BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass115,862 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,862 miles
    Test number
    868119817043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,122 miles (+6,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,122 miles
    Test number
    358314096313
    • AdvisoryOsr inner side light 50%

  10. Pass103,030 miles (+5,012)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,030 miles
    Test number
    589433438191
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyre sidewalls damaged

  11. Pass98,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,018 miles
    Test number
    954170388159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail98,018 miles (+5,605)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,018 miles
    Test number
    423613559736
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to do emissions (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass92,413 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    184294959645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,929 miles (+12,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    725757205165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass75,925 miles (+13,455)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,925 miles
    Test number
    299894814165
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,470 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,470 miles
    Test number
    188553413145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,061 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,061 miles
    Test number
    828114002129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,046 miles (+6,469)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,046 miles
    Test number
    206271302148
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass49,577 miles (+9,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,577 miles
    Test number
    566415601163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass39,646 miles (+16,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    243173410166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,390 miles
    Test number
    884410729151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VND

Does LB56 VND currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VND expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VND?
The MOT on LB56 VND expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VND done?
LB56 VND was recorded at 152,419 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 8,331 miles a year.
Has LB56 VND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VND has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 VND 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 VND find?
LB56 VND passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm, and 5 more.

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