BMW X3
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc
LB56 VNNMOT history
LB56 VNN is a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 11 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 86,286 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,360 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 VNN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 VNN was last recorded at 86,286 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,702 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,584 miles
- Average per year
- 4,360 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,286 miles
- 2024 – 81,702 miles
- 2023 – 77,782 miles
- 2022 – 73,636 miles
- 2021 – 67,870 miles
- 2020 – 63,393 miles
- 2019 – 59,815 miles
- 2018 – 55,038 miles
- 2017 – 50,107 miles
- 2016 – 45,215 miles
- 2015 – 40,013 miles
- 2014 – 34,691 miles
- 2013 – 31,157 miles
- 2012 – 27,129 miles
- 2011 – 22,832 miles
- 2010 – 19,595 miles
- 2009 – 16,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,286 miles
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Rear Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,286 miles (+4,584)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 86,286 miles
- Test number
- 811035058467
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,702 miles (+3,920)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 81,702 miles
- Test number
- 422262802992
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and fading (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low in outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Pass77,782 miles (+4,146)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 77,782 miles
- Test number
- 803832167219
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has small blow on pipe connector (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing delaminating (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing delaminating (0.1 (b))
Pass73,636 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 73,636 miles
- Test number
- 568884920228
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail73,636 miles (+5,766)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,636 miles
- Test number
- 831015850779
- DangerousNearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,870 miles (+4,477)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 67,870 miles
- Test number
- 901447391761
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass63,393 miles (+3,578)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 63,393 miles
- Test number
- 620834208281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,815 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 59,815 miles
- Test number
- 299094155196
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail59,815 miles (+4,777)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,815 miles
- Test number
- 738903282284
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass55,038 miles (+4,931)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 55,038 miles
- Test number
- 806393472299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,107 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 50,107 miles
- Test number
- 358736139777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,085 miles (+4,870)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,085 miles
- Test number
- 256092122113
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass45,215 miles (+5,202)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 45,215 miles
- Test number
- 337009341842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,013 miles (+5,322)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 40,013 miles
- Test number
- 820736552031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,691 miles (+3,534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 34,691 miles
- Test number
- 959202424357
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,157 miles (+4,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 31,157 miles
- Test number
- 216958213397
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,129 miles (+4,297)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 27,129 miles
- Test number
- 778980722316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,832 miles (+3,237)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 22,832 miles
- Test number
- 525975431317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,595 miles (+3,385)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 19,595 miles
- Test number
- 872537620341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 16,210 miles
- Test number
- 222593529366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 VNN
- Does LB56 VNN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VNN is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 VNN?
- The MOT on LB56 VNN is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 VNN done?
- LB56 VNN was recorded at 86,286 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,360 miles a year.
- Has LB56 VNN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 VNN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB56 VNN 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 VNN find?
- LB56 VNN passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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