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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 VOUMOT history

LB56 VOU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,253 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VOU
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
23 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VOU was last recorded at 104,253 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,719 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,534 miles
Average per year
5,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,253 miles
  • 2025 – 100,719 miles
  • 2024 – 96,640 miles
  • 2023 – 91,255 miles
  • 2022 – 81,661 miles
  • 2021 – 71,519 miles
  • 2020 – 69,488 miles
  • 2019 – 66,457 miles
  • 2018 – 62,640 miles
  • 2017 – 58,344 miles
  • 2016 – 53,666 miles
  • 2015 – 48,821 miles
  • 2014 – 44,034 miles
  • 2013 – 39,841 miles
  • 2012 – 35,589 miles
  • 2011 – 29,362 miles
  • 2010 – 26,170 miles
  • 2009 – 20,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,253 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,253 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,253 miles
    Test number
    156727077769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,719 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    460960741919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,640 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,640 miles
    Test number
    102731043201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,639 miles (+5,384)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,639 miles
    Test number
    317709387335
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RUN FLAT DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,255 miles (+9,594)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,255 miles
    Test number
    525532168782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,661 miles (+10,142)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,661 miles
    Test number
    205757312615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,519 miles (+2,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,519 miles
    Test number
    879199944730
    • 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))

  8. Pass69,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,488 miles
    Test number
    290369792933
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tyres have slight damaged to the rim protector lip.
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chip in windscreen.

  9. Fail69,488 miles (+3,031)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,488 miles
    Test number
    530367537209
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tyres have slight damaged to the rim protector lip.
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chip in windscreen.

  10. Pass66,457 miles (+3,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    107480902063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre got some damage to wheel rim protection edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads showing slight wear,4-5 mm
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front number plate

  11. Pass62,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    534327010889
    • AdvisorySlight kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

  12. Fail62,636 miles (+4,292)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,636 miles
    Test number
    968929905151
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

  13. Pass58,344 miles (+4,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    822254262775
    • AdvisoryWasher fluid smells a bit
    • AdvisoryWasher jets slightly weak

  14. Pass53,666 miles (+4,845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    379844906831
    • AdvisoryFront Lower inner suspension arm bushes got movement ,but not to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting slightly lower on edges
    • AdvisoryRear rear tyres down to 3 mm at outer side & got fine cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front wheel bearing,but not rough

  15. Pass48,821 miles (+4,787)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    316927965109
    • NoteBoth rear tyres got fine cracks in tread
    • NoteNsf tyre is getting slightly lower on edges
    • NoteNsr tyre got small nail in tread
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower inner suspensionarm bushes

  16. Pass44,034 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,034 miles
    Test number
    306026914423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,841 miles (+4,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,841 miles
    Test number
    307587813446
    • NoteSlight kerbdamage at nsr tyre outer wall

  18. Pass35,589 miles (+738)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,589 miles
    Test number
    199910072222
    • NoteMinor play in both front lower rear suspension arms
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower suspension arms
    • NoteSmall cut in osr tyre at inner edge,no cord exposed

  19. Pass34,851 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,851 miles
    Test number
    797366122207
    • NoteMinor kerbdamage to nsr tyre outer wall
    • NoteSlight distortion in nsf inner wheelrim
    • NoteTiny pinhole at centre silencer weld

  20. Fail34,851 miles (+5,489)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,851 miles
    Test number
    985976022246
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteMinor kerbdamage to nsr tyre outer wall
    • NoteSlight distortion in nsf inner wheelrim
    • NoteTiny pinhole at centre silencer weld

  21. Pass29,362 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,362 miles
    Test number
    637457821247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,170 miles (+5,833)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,170 miles
    Test number
    380568740366
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor light on dash.

  23. Pass20,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,337 miles
    Test number
    923428239307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 VOU

Does LB56 VOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VOU is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VOU?
The MOT on LB56 VOU is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VOU done?
LB56 VOU was recorded at 104,253 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
Has LB56 VOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VOU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 VOU 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 VOU find?
LB56 VOU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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