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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 VOTMOT history

LB56 VOT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
154,591 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VOT
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
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VOT was last recorded at 154,591 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,571 miles · 12 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
7,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,591 miles
  • 2022 – 144,577 miles
  • 2021 – 142,326 miles
  • 2020 – 139,547 miles
  • 2019 – 121,987 miles
  • 2018 – 116,143 miles
  • 2017 – 110,060 miles
  • 2016 – 103,950 miles
  • 2015 – 94,288 miles
  • 2014 – 86,996 miles
  • 2013 – 80,726 miles
  • 2012 – 73,755 miles
  • 2011 – 66,586 miles
  • 2009 – 54,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,591 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUBCC
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,591 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,591 miles
    Test number
    465003854825
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUBCC
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Fail154,571 miles (+9,994)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,571 miles
    Test number
    811908802197
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  3. Pass144,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,577 miles
    Test number
    228522446535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,577 miles (+2,251)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,577 miles
    Test number
    475262041377
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,326 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,326 miles
    Test number
    255431320618
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,323 miles (+2,776)1 dangerous1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,323 miles
    Test number
    759729492820
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,547 miles (+168)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    139,547 miles
    Test number
    696146439835
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,379 miles (+17,392)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,379 miles
    Test number
    679730122135
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,987 miles
    Test number
    714558660765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,987 miles (+5,844)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,987 miles
    Test number
    699809193994
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass116,143 miles (+6,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,143 miles
    Test number
    261283650005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass110,060 miles (+6,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,060 miles
    Test number
    351991801591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass103,950 miles (+9,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,950 miles
    Test number
    457725391304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine smokey
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  14. Pass94,288 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    587948635115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail94,288 miles (+7,292)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    665878935188
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass86,996 miles (+6,270)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,996 miles
    Test number
    118473734138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass80,726 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    758294333107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,755 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    865012142115
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail73,755 miles (+7,169)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    946319432197
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass66,586 miles (+11,961)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    406996831190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,625 miles
    Test number
    110336549332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VOT

Does LB56 VOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VOT expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VOT?
The MOT on LB56 VOT expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VOT done?
LB56 VOT was recorded at 154,591 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 7,220 miles a year.
Has LB56 VOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VOT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 VOT 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 VOT find?
LB56 VOT passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded ns/os; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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