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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LB56 YFSMOT history

LB56 YFS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 186,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2024
Mileage
186,299 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YFS was last recorded at 186,299 miles on 18 Mar 2023, 1,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2022: 185,094 miles, lower than 185,820 miles on 26 Mar 2022.

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
185,094 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,205 miles
Average per year
10,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,299 miles
  • 2022 – 185,094 miles
  • 2021 – 182,859 miles
  • 2020 – 179,668 miles
  • 2019 – 178,491 miles
  • 2018 – 172,313 miles
  • 2017 – 159,071 miles
  • 2016 – 142,117 miles
  • 2015 – 126,931 miles
  • 2014 – 111,137 miles
  • 2013 – 98,761 miles
  • 2012 – 82,361 miles
  • 2011 – 63,375 miles
  • 2010 – 43,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,299 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Drivers outer door handle sticking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front exhaust down pipe studs/nuts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Heats shield above diff is loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front exhaust flange bolts are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,299 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,299 miles
    Test number
    995270864523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,094 miles (-726)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,094 miles
    Test number
    965811469102
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail185,820 miles (+2,961)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,820 miles
    Test number
    594135345122
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass182,859 miles (+3,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    182,859 miles
    Test number
    567501922629
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,668 miles (+64)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    179,668 miles
    Test number
    881141843129
    • AdvisoryDrivers outer door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe studs/nuts corroded
    • AdvisoryHeats shield above diff is loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail179,604 miles (+1,113)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,604 miles
    Test number
    315558074718
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers outer door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe studs/nuts corroded
    • AdvisoryHeats shield above diff is loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass178,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,491 miles
    Test number
    250992261477
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange bolts are corroded

  8. Fail178,491 miles (+6,178)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,491 miles
    Test number
    285987071692
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange bolts are corroded

  9. Pass172,313 miles (+13,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    172,313 miles
    Test number
    822748776485
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass159,071 miles (+16,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,071 miles
    Test number
    685091428720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass142,117 miles (+15,186)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,117 miles
    Test number
    198943035736
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass126,931 miles (+15,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,931 miles
    Test number
    116084265014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass111,137 miles (+12,376)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,137 miles
    Test number
    545612634046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen zone A & B

  14. Pass98,761 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,761 miles
    Test number
    556149553094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,565 miles (+16,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,565 miles
    Test number
    817378833017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Fail82,361 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,361 miles
    Test number
    907394242013
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass82,361 miles (+18,986)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,361 miles
    Test number
    976274542053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,375 miles (+19,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,375 miles
    Test number
    348767321032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,723 miles
    Test number
    121218840081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YFS

Does LB56 YFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YFS expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YFS?
The MOT on LB56 YFS expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YFS done?
LB56 YFS was recorded at 186,299 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2023, an average of 10,901 miles a year.
Has LB56 YFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YFS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 YFS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 YFS find?
LB56 YFS passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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