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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

LB56 VNTMOT history

LB56 VNT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,820 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VNT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VNT was last recorded at 100,820 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,798 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,820 miles
  • 2025 – 97,590 miles
  • 2024 – 96,515 miles
  • 2023 – 92,465 miles
  • 2022 – 89,263 miles
  • 2021 – 87,790 miles
  • 2020 – 86,274 miles
  • 2019 – 81,794 miles
  • 2018 – 78,941 miles
  • 2017 – 74,677 miles
  • 2016 – 66,468 miles
  • 2015 – 59,735 miles
  • 2014 – 54,773 miles
  • 2013 – 44,903 miles
  • 2012 – 35,510 miles
  • 2011 – 29,375 miles
  • 2010 – 24,968 miles
  • 2009 – 19,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,820 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBonnet strut weak

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,820 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,820 miles
    Test number
    924658819518
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut weak

  2. Fail100,798 miles (+3,208)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    821445393485
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront both bonnet strut weak
    • AdvisoryFront slight damage to lower part of number plate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass97,590 miles (+1,075)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,590 miles
    Test number
    707870240799
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail96,515 miles (+4,050)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,515 miles
    Test number
    160385189038
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush of rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight on egdes (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,465 miles (+3,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,465 miles
    Test number
    771465904676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,263 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    756867054680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,790 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,790 miles
    Test number
    243845216847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,756 miles (+1,482)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    529662237572
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass86,274 miles (+4,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    520241399258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm + cracks in tread groves (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,794 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    726843315296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,941 miles (+4,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    849923738517
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

  12. Pass74,677 miles (+8,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    978786484234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass66,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    183389721587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail66,465 miles (+6,730)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    535223674809
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass59,735 miles (+4,962)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,735 miles
    Test number
    216784765484
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass54,773 miles (+9,870)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    885306514305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,903 miles (+9,393)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,903 miles
    Test number
    496767413300
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass35,510 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,510 miles
    Test number
    879147522319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,375 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,375 miles
    Test number
    567916721383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,968 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,968 miles
    Test number
    393298430353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,036 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,036 miles
    Test number
    504748239369
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges!

Questions about LB56 VNT

Does LB56 VNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VNT is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VNT?
The MOT on LB56 VNT is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VNT done?
LB56 VNT was recorded at 100,820 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
Has LB56 VNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VNT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 VNT 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 VNT find?
LB56 VNT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracking and perished; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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