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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

LB56 XOYMOT history

LB56 XOY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,054 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XOY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XOY was last recorded at 122,054 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,970 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,084 miles
Average per year
6,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,054 miles
  • 2025 – 116,970 miles
  • 2024 – 111,393 miles
  • 2022 – 106,716 miles
  • 2021 – 98,582 miles
  • 2020 – 93,851 miles
  • 2019 – 88,241 miles
  • 2018 – 83,751 miles
  • 2017 – 71,045 miles
  • 2016 – 68,163 miles
  • 2015 – 64,042 miles
  • 2014 – 55,536 miles
  • 2013 – 45,261 miles
  • 2012 – 33,111 miles
  • 2011 – 26,952 miles
  • 2010 – 22,308 miles
  • 2009 – 16,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,054 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front tyre has adverse tyre wear on inner edge.... recommend new tyre ASAP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,054 miles (+5,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,054 miles
    Test number
    229693637812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass116,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,970 miles
    Test number
    543860937175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail116,970 miles (+5,577)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,970 miles
    Test number
    792699831394
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears across centres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,393 miles (+4,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,393 miles
    Test number
    682176879950
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,716 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,716 miles
    Test number
    411998857675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,582 miles (+4,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,582 miles
    Test number
    754041748143
    • Advisory2 rear tyres wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads wearing low

  7. Pass93,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,851 miles
    Test number
    273133059267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,851 miles (+5,610)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,851 miles
    Test number
    358533547193
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,241 miles
    Test number
    276195575788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail88,241 miles (+4,490)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,241 miles
    Test number
    973372955655
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass83,751 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,751 miles
    Test number
    745168362583
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has adverse tyre wear on inner edge.... recommend new tyre ASAP
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

  12. Fail83,751 miles (+12,706)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,751 miles
    Test number
    707569334268
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has adverse tyre wear on inner edge.... recommend new tyre ASAP
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

  13. Pass71,045 miles (+2,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,045 miles
    Test number
    897331719734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear most arm inner bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass68,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,163 miles
    Test number
    406222666899
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail68,163 miles (+4,121)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,163 miles
    Test number
    812007113445
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked fractured (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass64,042 miles (+8,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    669283619626
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass55,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    346123124387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,536 miles (+10,275)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    785873524359
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass45,261 miles (+12,150)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,261 miles
    Test number
    228659123356
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass33,111 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,111 miles
    Test number
    769850602373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,109 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    188611392241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,106 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,106 miles
    Test number
    749325692100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    546464682182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,101 miles (+3,149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    666110682127
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass26,952 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,952 miles
    Test number
    737202621356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,308 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,308 miles
    Test number
    290761840379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,593 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,593 miles
    Test number
    474931529381
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges!
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges!

  28. Fail16,593 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,593 miles
    Test number
    384620529395
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges!
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges!

Questions about LB56 XOY

Does LB56 XOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XOY is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XOY?
The MOT on LB56 XOY is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XOY done?
LB56 XOY was recorded at 122,054 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,518 miles a year.
Has LB56 XOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XOY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 XOY 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 XOY find?
LB56 XOY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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