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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LB56 VOVMOT history

LB56 VOV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,497 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VOV was last recorded at 151,497 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 2,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,404 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,093 miles
Average per year
7,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,497 miles
  • 2025 – 149,404 miles
  • 2024 – 146,920 miles
  • 2023 – 139,841 miles
  • 2022 – 133,710 miles
  • 2021 – 132,172 miles
  • 2020 – 126,206 miles
  • 2019 – 119,822 miles
  • 2018 – 115,522 miles
  • 2017 – 113,273 miles
  • 2016 – 113,273 miles
  • 2015 – 111,581 miles
  • 2014 – 95,379 miles
  • 2013 – 81,391 miles
  • 2012 – 69,285 miles
  • 2011 – 58,274 miles
  • 2010 – 45,013 miles
  • 2009 – 26,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,497 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.

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,497 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,497 miles
    Test number
    360837927030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,404 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,404 miles
    Test number
    683018566854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,920 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,920 miles
    Test number
    468052167984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,841 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,841 miles
    Test number
    666488566957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,710 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,710 miles
    Test number
    846713616457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,172 miles (+5,966)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,172 miles
    Test number
    118424968562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,206 miles (+6,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,206 miles
    Test number
    356386626991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,822 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,822 miles
    Test number
    395134442313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,522 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    534646910286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,273 miles
    Test number
    955721892118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,273 miles (+1,692)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,273 miles
    Test number
    331645395926
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit grooved (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass111,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,581 miles
    Test number
    174998699879
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail111,581 miles (+16,202)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,581 miles
    Test number
    393599241663
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass95,379 miles (+13,988)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,379 miles
    Test number
    176817914330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished in tread.

  15. Pass81,391 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,391 miles
    Test number
    818946233350
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail81,391 miles (+12,106)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,391 miles
    Test number
    536350133306
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass69,285 miles (+11,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,285 miles
    Test number
    176265232394
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges & perished.

  18. Fail58,274 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,274 miles
    Test number
    409802131387
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass58,274 miles (+13,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,274 miles
    Test number
    679672431306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail45,013 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    391487420374
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,013 miles (+18,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    840347220370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    233274429354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,625 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    841353329389
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass26,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    373163429365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VOV

Does LB56 VOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VOV is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VOV?
The MOT on LB56 VOV is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VOV done?
LB56 VOV was recorded at 151,497 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 7,419 miles a year.
Has LB56 VOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VOV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LB56 VOV 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 VOV find?
LB56 VOV passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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