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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LD56 BFOMOT history

LD56 BFO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.

LD56 BFO grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2026
Mileage
191,715 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BFO was last recorded at 191,715 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 18,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,525 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
18,190 miles
Average per year
10,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,715 miles
  • 2023 – 173,525 miles
  • 2022 – 159,306 miles
  • 2021 – 143,087 miles
  • 2020 – 130,474 miles
  • 2019 – 121,942 miles
  • 2018 – 114,603 miles
  • 2016 – 94,452 miles
  • 2014 – 66,027 miles
  • 2013 – 58,557 miles
  • 2012 – 49,876 miles
  • 2011 – 38,699 miles
  • 2010 – 38,693 miles
  • 2009 – 26,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,715 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    191,715 miles
    Test number
    781423385429
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail191,715 miles (+18,190)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,715 miles
    Test number
    849495525010
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass173,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,525 miles
    Test number
    301073418656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail173,525 miles (+14,219)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,525 miles
    Test number
    221956138456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,306 miles (+16,219)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,306 miles
    Test number
    200271338303
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass143,087 miles (+12,613)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,087 miles
    Test number
    801790718528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,474 miles
    Test number
    160599119407
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail130,474 miles (+8,532)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,474 miles
    Test number
    823215706970
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass121,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,942 miles
    Test number
    320279681086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,942 miles (+45)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,942 miles
    Test number
    124870020570
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail121,897 miles (+7,294)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,897 miles
    Test number
    632235809356
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has very little reverse travel
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass114,603 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,603 miles
    Test number
    562673028708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail114,603 miles (+20,151)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,603 miles
    Test number
    285637351206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass94,452 miles (+28,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    833251487920
    • 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)

  15. Pass66,027 miles (+7,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    469330274282
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,557 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,557 miles
    Test number
    286046633297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,876 miles (+11,177)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,876 miles
    Test number
    286314542218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,699 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    776763441201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,693 miles (+12,527)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,693 miles
    Test number
    222847300354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,166 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,166 miles
    Test number
    851987849249
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

Questions about LD56 BFO

Does LD56 BFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 BFO expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BFO?
The MOT on LD56 BFO expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 BFO done?
LD56 BFO was recorded at 191,715 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 10,729 miles a year.
Has LD56 BFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BFO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD56 BFO 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 LD56 BFO find?
LD56 BFO passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes worn, and 3 more.

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