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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 XOAMOT history

LB56 XOA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,526 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XOA was last recorded at 156,526 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,517 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,526 miles
  • 2025 – 151,369 miles
  • 2024 – 144,478 miles
  • 2023 – 138,528 miles
  • 2022 – 130,654 miles
  • 2021 – 121,308 miles
  • 2020 – 112,022 miles
  • 2018 – 97,285 miles
  • 2017 – 92,888 miles
  • 2016 – 84,988 miles
  • 2015 – 71,199 miles
  • 2014 – 60,515 miles
  • 2013 – 54,021 miles
  • 2012 – 48,593 miles
  • 2011 – 41,130 miles
  • 2010 – 19,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,526 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,526 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,526 miles
    Test number
    204203173822
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,517 miles (+5,148)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,517 miles
    Test number
    176652173341
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,369 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,369 miles
    Test number
    587418323232
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,369 miles (+6,891)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,369 miles
    Test number
    302641475792
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,478 miles (+5,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    144,478 miles
    Test number
    889447699613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,528 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,528 miles
    Test number
    932567445168
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,528 miles (+7,874)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,528 miles
    Test number
    947056733749
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,654 miles (+9,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    650378009864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,308 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    523008253969
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail121,308 miles (+9,286)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    413986820618
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass112,022 miles (+14,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,022 miles
    Test number
    456115660817
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,285 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    992394864750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail97,285 miles (+4,397)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    115346380414
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass92,888 miles (+7,900)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    309309246161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,988 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,988 miles
    Test number
    220689941911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,878 miles (+13,679)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,878 miles
    Test number
    949089494929
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass71,199 miles (+10,684)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,199 miles
    Test number
    348962085032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront tyres scrubbing on edges.

  18. Pass60,515 miles (+6,494)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,515 miles
    Test number
    286983374097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,021 miles (+5,428)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,021 miles
    Test number
    865312083031
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass48,593 miles (+7,463)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,593 miles
    Test number
    657328262058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NotePropshaft donut starting to tear

  21. Pass41,130 miles (+22,079)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,130 miles
    Test number
    949598641009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,051 miles
    Test number
    812118860032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail19,051 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,051 miles
    Test number
    862298060074
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 XOA

Does LB56 XOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XOA is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XOA?
The MOT on LB56 XOA is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XOA done?
LB56 XOA was recorded at 156,526 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 8,466 miles a year.
Has LB56 XOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XOA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XOA 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 XOA find?
LB56 XOA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: all direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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