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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 VOCMOT history

LB56 VOC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,537 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VOC
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 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VOC was last recorded at 138,537 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,448 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
6,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,537 miles
  • 2024 – 126,781 miles
  • 2023 – 116,846 miles
  • 2022 – 111,802 miles
  • 2021 – 102,212 miles
  • 2020 – 96,680 miles
  • 2019 – 92,080 miles
  • 2018 – 86,628 miles
  • 2017 – 80,983 miles
  • 2016 – 72,171 miles
  • 2015 – 62,212 miles
  • 2014 – 57,036 miles
  • 2013 – 54,044 miles
  • 2012 – 49,478 miles
  • 2011 – 40,984 miles
  • 2009 – 32,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,537 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVarious bushes on rear suspension wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Join to rear flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,537 miles (+89)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,537 miles
    Test number
    498069565154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes on rear suspension worn

  2. Fail138,448 miles (+11,667)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,448 miles
    Test number
    581130175964
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes on rear suspension worn

  3. Pass126,781 miles (+9,935)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,781 miles
    Test number
    387456831137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,846 miles (+252)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,846 miles
    Test number
    800126252893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Join to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail116,594 miles (+4,792)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,594 miles
    Test number
    730396053570
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Join to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass111,802 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,802 miles
    Test number
    260714657022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail111,793 miles (+9,581)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    232862637663
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,212 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,212 miles
    Test number
    986227633338
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,208 miles (+5,528)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,208 miles
    Test number
    583343724454
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,680 miles (+4,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,680 miles
    Test number
    588218381222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,080 miles (+112)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,080 miles
    Test number
    148246150306
    • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail91,968 miles (+5,340)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,968 miles
    Test number
    760422497313
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,628 miles (+5,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,628 miles
    Test number
    152397072190
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexis perished

  14. Pass80,983 miles (+8,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,983 miles
    Test number
    515585533464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass72,171 miles (+9,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,171 miles
    Test number
    248886686297
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Pass62,212 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,212 miles
    Test number
    806760705126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,036 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    267808424454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,044 miles (+4,566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,044 miles
    Test number
    397266743489
    • NoteNearside head light wash poor

  19. Pass49,478 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,478 miles
    Test number
    386704742256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,900 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,900 miles
    Test number
    909170612081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,984 miles (+8,870)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,984 miles
    Test number
    839746521061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,114 miles
    Test number
    140671159350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VOC

Does LB56 VOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VOC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VOC?
The MOT on LB56 VOC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VOC done?
LB56 VOC was recorded at 138,537 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,702 miles a year.
Has LB56 VOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VOC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 VOC 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 VOC find?
LB56 VOC passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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