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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 YGDMOT history

LB56 YGD is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
141,599 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YGD was last recorded at 141,599 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 4,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,416 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,183 miles
Average per year
6,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,599 miles
  • 2024 – 137,416 miles
  • 2023 – 133,422 miles
  • 2022 – 130,632 miles
  • 2021 – 121,381 miles
  • 2020 – 114,457 miles
  • 2019 – 101,851 miles
  • 2018 – 95,405 miles
  • 2017 – 89,784 miles
  • 2016 – 77,433 miles
  • 2015 – 69,824 miles
  • 2014 – 58,726 miles
  • 2013 – 56,506 miles
  • 2012 – 52,481 miles
  • 2011 – 48,050 miles
  • 2010 – 42,677 miles
  • 2009 – 38,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,599 miles
  • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front exhaust flexi worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake fluid level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both rear tyres worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,599 miles (+4,183)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,599 miles
    Test number
    500853978924
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass137,416 miles (+3,994)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,416 miles
    Test number
    455591337866
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex weak

  3. Pass133,422 miles (+74)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,422 miles
    Test number
    949791443985
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn

  4. Fail133,348 miles (+2,716)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,348 miles
    Test number
    369632418994
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced plus starting too fade (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted anti rattle clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced plus starting too fade (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective back ball joint lock nut not locking on threads (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted anti rattle clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass130,632 miles (+285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,632 miles
    Test number
    914199579510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,347 miles (+8,966)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,347 miles
    Test number
    548286748581
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working looks to be LED unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation advisable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation advisable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,381 miles (+6,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,381 miles
    Test number
    320855588499
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads worn low
    • AdvisoryO/s rear fog light tempermental
    • AdvisoryO/s rear outer sidelight innop

  8. Pass114,457 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,457 miles
    Test number
    734281614350
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads worn
    • AdvisoryLarger offroad tyres have been fitted

  9. Fail114,457 miles (+12,606)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,457 miles
    Test number
    587996350264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working poor connection to bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads worn
    • AdvisoryLarger offroad tyres have been fitted

  10. Pass101,851 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    990293135520
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryMinor blow from front area of exhaust

  11. Fail101,847 miles (+6,442)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    694082437638
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryMinor blow from front area of exhaust

  12. Pass95,405 miles (+5,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,405 miles
    Test number
    830409033888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  13. Pass89,784 miles (+12,351)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,784 miles
    Test number
    699983357335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,433 miles (+7,609)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    232630533984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,824 miles (+11,098)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,824 miles
    Test number
    665848305078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,726 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,726 miles
    Test number
    955473914050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,506 miles (+4,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    809737133177
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass52,481 miles (+4,431)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,481 miles
    Test number
    218535742476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass48,050 miles (+5,373)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    966765041125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass42,677 miles (+4,385)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,677 miles
    Test number
    823302130114
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass38,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,292 miles
    Test number
    533000859191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YGD

Does LB56 YGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YGD expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YGD?
The MOT on LB56 YGD expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YGD done?
LB56 YGD was recorded at 141,599 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 6,422 miles a year.
Has LB56 YGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YGD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 YGD 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 YGD find?
LB56 YGD passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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