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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 VOAMOT history

LB56 VOA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,032 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VOA was last recorded at 179,032 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,987 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,045 miles
Average per year
8,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,032 miles
  • 2024 – 174,987 miles
  • 2023 – 169,613 miles
  • 2022 – 163,487 miles
  • 2021 – 159,216 miles
  • 2020 – 156,690 miles
  • 2019 – 152,534 miles
  • 2018 – 142,201 miles
  • 2017 – 132,244 miles
  • 2016 – 124,110 miles
  • 2015 – 101,273 miles
  • 2014 – 88,368 miles
  • 2013 – 73,452 miles
  • 2012 – 59,080 miles
  • 2011 – 43,693 miles
  • 2009 – 35,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,032 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Fuel cap seal perished.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,032 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,032 miles
    Test number
    410435236488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,987 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,987 miles
    Test number
    807042332757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,613 miles (+6,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,613 miles
    Test number
    544309017801
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass163,487 miles (+4,271)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,487 miles
    Test number
    256751517326
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass159,216 miles (+2,526)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,216 miles
    Test number
    323789108001
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass156,690 miles (+4,156)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,690 miles
    Test number
    445634259277
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass152,534 miles (+10,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,534 miles
    Test number
    471195345687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,201 miles
    Test number
    512259569842
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail142,201 miles (+9,957)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,201 miles
    Test number
    106016165080
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass132,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    132,244 miles
    Test number
    861227187583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,244 miles (+8,134)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,244 miles
    Test number
    586079482016
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass124,110 miles (+8,469)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    124,110 miles
    Test number
    551404237722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,641 miles (+14,368)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,641 miles
    Test number
    688450042759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,273 miles (+12,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,273 miles
    Test number
    486193915051
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass88,368 miles (+14,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,368 miles
    Test number
    889450434058
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,452 miles (+14,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,452 miles
    Test number
    328440513048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,080 miles (+15,387)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,080 miles
    Test number
    449269402071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    335935731085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail43,693 miles (+7,826)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,693 miles
    Test number
    658995831051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    892002349384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,867 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    960222049347
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 VOA

Does LB56 VOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VOA is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VOA?
The MOT on LB56 VOA is valid until 6 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 VOA done?
LB56 VOA was recorded at 179,032 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 8,963 miles a year.
Has LB56 VOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VOA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LB56 VOA 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 VOA find?
LB56 VOA passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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