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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,997 cc

LB56 XWTMOT history

LB56 XWT is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
158,003 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XWT was last recorded at 158,003 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,786 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
217 miles
Average per year
7,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,003 miles
  • 2024 – 151,844 miles
  • 2023 – 144,066 miles
  • 2022 – 140,643 miles
  • 2021 – 131,731 miles
  • 2019 – 118,493 miles
  • 2018 – 106,427 miles
  • 2017 – 97,235 miles
  • 2016 – 85,743 miles
  • 2015 – 80,804 miles
  • 2014 – 76,811 miles
  • 2013 – 74,762 miles
  • 2012 – 67,609 miles
  • 2011 – 44,125 miles
  • 2009 – 32,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,003 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,003 miles (+217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,003 miles
    Test number
    180244413627
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail157,786 miles (+5,942)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,786 miles
    Test number
    166082634226
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass151,844 miles (+7,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,844 miles
    Test number
    145085808726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,066 miles (+3,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    144,066 miles
    Test number
    387584715530
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,643 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,643 miles
    Test number
    470724624017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,503 miles (+5,772)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,503 miles
    Test number
    582742105916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre starting to wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre starting to wear on outer edge

  7. Pass131,731 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,731 miles
    Test number
    658332123829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,730 miles (+13,237)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,730 miles
    Test number
    653789767411
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,493 miles (+12,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,493 miles
    Test number
    539036749604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,427 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,427 miles
    Test number
    415214101630
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both front deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear "bubbling" underneath paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWinter tyres are fitted

  11. Fail106,427 miles (+9,192)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,427 miles
    Test number
    732173353774
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both front deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear "bubbling" underneath paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWinter tyres are fitted

  12. Pass97,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,235 miles
    Test number
    201974520532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,235 miles (+11,492)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,235 miles
    Test number
    967080728931
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass85,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    497362286263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,743 miles (+4,939)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    656869215866
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,804 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,804 miles
    Test number
    926805105231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,811 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,811 miles
    Test number
    197766304203
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail76,783 miles (+2,021)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    208668994444
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass74,762 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,762 miles
    Test number
    197640913392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,609 miles (+10,843)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,609 miles
    Test number
    776232012381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,766 miles (+12,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,766 miles
    Test number
    489439402081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,125 miles (+12,028)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,125 miles
    Test number
    597264811021
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteExhaust emissions to low to register on gas analyser

  23. Pass32,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,097 miles
    Test number
    791543249316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,097 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,097 miles
    Test number
    913363549308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB56 XWT

Does LB56 XWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XWT expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XWT?
The MOT on LB56 XWT expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XWT done?
LB56 XWT was recorded at 158,003 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 7,995 miles a year.
Has LB56 XWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XWT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 XWT 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 XWT find?
LB56 XWT passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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