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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 VNRMOT history

LB56 VNR is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,485 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VNR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VNR was last recorded at 110,485 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 4,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Dec 2010: 4,784 miles, lower than 12,115 miles on 16 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,405 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,080 miles
Average per year
5,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,485 miles
  • 2025 – 106,405 miles
  • 2024 – 97,577 miles
  • 2023 – 88,826 miles
  • 2022 – 85,736 miles
  • 2021 – 83,366 miles
  • 2020 – 70,528 miles
  • 2019 – 61,989 miles
  • 2018 – 54,737 miles
  • 2017 – 46,382 miles
  • 2016 – 39,694 miles
  • 2015 – 29,686 miles
  • 2014 – 21,006 miles
  • 2013 – 19,755 miles
  • 2011 – 17,282 miles
  • 2010 – 4,784 miles
  • 2009 – 12,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,485 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,485 miles (+4,080)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,485 miles
    Test number
    462450169698
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,405 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,405 miles
    Test number
    290835878738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,403 miles (+8,826)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,403 miles
    Test number
    200967184399
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass97,577 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,577 miles
    Test number
    545715806500
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

  5. Fail97,551 miles (+8,725)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,551 miles
    Test number
    687471482166
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

  6. Pass88,826 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    797768719469
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail88,826 miles (+3,090)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    772956527765
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass85,736 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    853238200935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,366 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,366 miles
    Test number
    705025138553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,159 miles (+12,631)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,159 miles
    Test number
    870345796755
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,528 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    522535023335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,989 miles (+7,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,989 miles
    Test number
    288812175952
    • 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))

  13. Pass54,737 miles (+8,355)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,737 miles
    Test number
    239403303564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,382 miles (+6,688)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,382 miles
    Test number
    702410904867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass39,694 miles (+10,008)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,694 miles
    Test number
    217628230285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,686 miles (+8,680)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,686 miles
    Test number
    738855565097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,006 miles
    Test number
    267766864097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,006 miles (+1,251)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,006 miles
    Test number
    665104664055
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass19,755 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    897694933163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,282 miles (+12,498)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    17,282 miles
    Test number
    356340741379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,784 miles (-7,331)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    4,784 miles
    Test number
    830649140308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,115 miles
    Test number
    680400559391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VNR

Does LB56 VNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VNR is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VNR?
The MOT on LB56 VNR is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VNR done?
LB56 VNR was recorded at 110,485 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 5,954 miles a year.
Has LB56 VNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VNR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 VNR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 VNR find?
LB56 VNR passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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