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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 XXFMOT history

LB56 XXF is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2023
Mileage
178,135 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2023
Latest MOT test
28 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XXF was last recorded at 178,135 miles on 28 May 2022, 6,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2016: 110,146 miles, lower than 175,846 miles on 23 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,062 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,073 miles
Average per year
10,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,135 miles
  • 2021 – 172,062 miles
  • 2020 – 157,389 miles
  • 2019 – 143,295 miles
  • 2018 – 129,184 miles
  • 2017 – 116,561 miles
  • 2016 – 110,146 miles
  • 2015 – 155,172 miles
  • 2014 – 89,867 miles
  • 2013 – 76,180 miles
  • 2012 – 70,262 miles
  • 2010 – 61,398 miles
  • 2009 – 48,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,135 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,135 miles (+6,073)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    178,135 miles
    Test number
    896356820793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,062 miles
    Test number
    770913950247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail172,062 miles (+14,673)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,062 miles
    Test number
    115468056460
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass157,389 miles (+14,094)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,389 miles
    Test number
    358148907539
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass143,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,295 miles
    Test number
    637392169572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,295 miles (+14,111)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,295 miles
    Test number
    140180327419
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass129,184 miles (+12,623)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,184 miles
    Test number
    221396441903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,561 miles (+6,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,561 miles
    Test number
    357768105790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass110,146 miles (-65,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    146425981886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass175,846 miles (+20,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    175,846 miles
    Test number
    521709226505
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass155,172 miles (+65,305)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    155,172 miles
    Test number
    215480165101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,867 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,867 miles
    Test number
    508460474125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail89,867 miles (+13,687)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,867 miles
    Test number
    636929664106
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass76,180 miles (+5,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,180 miles
    Test number
    625032843089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass70,262 miles (+8,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    626239342014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass61,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,398 miles
    Test number
    121847350393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,398 miles (+12,772)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,398 miles
    Test number
    103647550360
    • 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)
    • 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)

  18. Pass48,626 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,626 miles
    Test number
    382151739395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB56 XXF

Does LB56 XXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XXF expired on 27 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XXF?
The MOT on LB56 XXF expired on 27 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XXF done?
LB56 XXF was recorded at 178,135 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2022, an average of 10,362 miles a year.
Has LB56 XXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XXF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 XXF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 XXF find?
LB56 XXF passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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