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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB56 XWSMOT history

LB56 XWS is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
103,283 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XWS was last recorded at 103,283 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 11,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,464 miles · 28 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
11,819 miles
Average per year
6,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,283 miles
  • 2023 – 91,464 miles
  • 2022 – 89,135 miles
  • 2021 – 86,187 miles
  • 2020 – 80,195 miles
  • 2019 – 75,318 miles
  • 2018 – 70,595 miles
  • 2017 – 63,101 miles
  • 2016 – 55,259 miles
  • 2015 – 45,641 miles
  • 2014 – 36,628 miles
  • 2013 – 27,149 miles
  • 2012 – 20,636 miles
  • 2011 – 15,693 miles
  • 2010 – 12,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel making noise (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both rears corroded inside plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,283 miles (+11,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,283 miles
    Test number
    857542722736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel making noise (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,464 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,464 miles
    Test number
    592769727190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,135 miles (+2,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,135 miles
    Test number
    255016273539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,187 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    403305057061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,195 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    981952881919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    462045774472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,318 miles (+4,723)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    353570574520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass70,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,595 miles
    Test number
    739239987528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,595 miles (+7,494)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,595 miles
    Test number
    599394182152
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass63,101 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,101 miles
    Test number
    598859940999
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both rears corroded inside plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail63,100 miles (+7,841)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,100 miles
    Test number
    431179057467
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and both rears corroded inside plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass55,259 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,259 miles
    Test number
    506923405453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,257 miles (+9,616)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,257 miles
    Test number
    471797251120
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,641 miles (+9,013)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    186731545082
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass36,628 miles (+24)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    185771944491
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail36,604 miles (+9,455)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,604 miles
    Test number
    799198624083
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 1.6MM
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 2MM

  17. Pass27,149 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,149 miles
    Test number
    159855413027
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake pads on limits

  18. Fail27,149 miles (+6,513)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,149 miles
    Test number
    446715313055
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake pads on limits

  19. Pass20,636 miles (+4,943)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,636 miles
    Test number
    765569602053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass15,693 miles (+3,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,693 miles
    Test number
    198094711433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass12,544 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,544 miles
    Test number
    631479310004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,537 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,537 miles
    Test number
    594414010033
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LB56 XWS

Does LB56 XWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XWS expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XWS?
The MOT on LB56 XWS expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XWS done?
LB56 XWS was recorded at 103,283 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 6,115 miles a year.
Has LB56 XWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XWS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB56 XWS 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 XWS find?
LB56 XWS passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel making noise.

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