BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc
LB56 VNPMOT history
LB56 VNP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,263 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 171,263 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 VNP
- 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 valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 VNP was last recorded at 171,263 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 171,233 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 8,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,263 miles
- 2025 – 169,174 miles
- 2024 – 169,080 miles
- 2023 – 166,354 miles
- 2022 – 162,033 miles
- 2021 – 150,839 miles
- 2020 – 146,137 miles
- 2019 – 145,410 miles
- 2018 – 139,614 miles
- 2017 – 128,761 miles
- 2016 – 115,355 miles
- 2015 – 101,904 miles
- 2014 – 89,000 miles
- 2013 – 76,064 miles
- 2012 – 63,189 miles
- 2011 – 48,971 miles
- 2010 – 35,975 miles
- 2009 – 21,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,263 miles
- MinorNearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,263 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 171,263 miles
- Test number
- 920723222715
- MinorNearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,233 miles (+2,059)2 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,233 miles
- Test number
- 182039017173
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation and damaged bracket (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant below minimum
Pass169,174 miles (+94)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 169,174 miles
- Test number
- 364616964867
- MinorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp brackets deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail169,080 miles (+2,726)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,080 miles
- Test number
- 566239809136
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 1 unit mount broken, others glued. Beam image does not sit flat, points up to the right! (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush, joins to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Pass166,354 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 166,354 miles
- Test number
- 183955625606
- MinorNearside Rear Outer 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 chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet struts weakening
- AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Fail166,354 miles (+4,321)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,354 miles
- Test number
- 918985903394
- MajorRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer 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 chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet struts weakening
- AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Pass162,033 miles (+11,194)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 162,033 miles
- Test number
- 396877246790
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,839 miles (+4,702)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 150,839 miles
- Test number
- 970178056199
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp unit slightly loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass146,137 miles (+727)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 146,137 miles
- Test number
- 179026825482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 145,410 miles
- Test number
- 801566717339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,409 miles (+5,795)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,409 miles
- Test number
- 324322811826
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass139,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 139,614 miles
- Test number
- 369383846460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,614 miles (+10,853)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,614 miles
- Test number
- 287004621811
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass128,761 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 128,761 miles
- Test number
- 370184973613
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail128,761 miles (+13,406)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,761 miles
- Test number
- 833384946251
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass115,355 miles (+13,451)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 115,355 miles
- Test number
- 613674167441
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,904 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 101,904 miles
- Test number
- 788264755064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,904 miles (+12,904)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,904 miles
- Test number
- 666214355095
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Fail89,000 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,000 miles
- Test number
- 168220554434
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass89,000 miles (+12,936)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 89,000 miles
- Test number
- 227950054075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,064 miles (+12,875)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 76,064 miles
- Test number
- 388647153070
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,189 miles (+14,218)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,189 miles
- Test number
- 615089042036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,971 miles (+12,996)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,971 miles
- Test number
- 447809341080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,975 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,975 miles
- Test number
- 630451060058
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail35,975 miles (+14,242)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,975 miles
- Test number
- 971871460067
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 21,733 miles
- Test number
- 353708759012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 VNP
- Does LB56 VNP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VNP is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 VNP?
- The MOT on LB56 VNP is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 VNP done?
- LB56 VNP was recorded at 171,263 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,866 miles a year.
- Has LB56 VNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 VNP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 VNP 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 VNP find?
- LB56 VNP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear all position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; oil leak, but not excessive.
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