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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LD56 EVXMOT history

LD56 EVX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 231,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LD56 EVX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
231,626 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EVX was last recorded at 231,626 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 4,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,023 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,603 miles
Average per year
10,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,626 miles
  • 2025 – 227,023 miles
  • 2024 – 218,394 miles
  • 2023 – 207,993 miles
  • 2022 – 191,772 miles
  • 2021 – 177,134 miles
  • 2020 – 166,190 miles
  • 2019 – 161,529 miles
  • 2018 – 155,404 miles
  • 2017 – 143,396 miles
  • 2016 – 129,447 miles
  • 2015 – 120,769 miles
  • 2014 – 110,078 miles
  • 2013 – 101,136 miles
  • 2012 – 92,058 miles
  • 2011 – 82,953 miles
  • 2010 – 72,188 miles
  • 2009 – 55,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,626 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass231,626 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    231,626 miles
    Test number
    466582644908
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail231,626 miles (+4,603)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,626 miles
    Test number
    109044536394
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass227,023 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    227,023 miles
    Test number
    682717359815
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail227,023 miles (+8,629)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,023 miles
    Test number
    981405500301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass218,394 miles (+10,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    218,394 miles
    Test number
    322561527665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass207,993 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    207,993 miles
    Test number
    940923492150
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail207,992 miles (+16,220)2 major1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,992 miles
    Test number
    521202167729
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hob (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass191,772 miles (+310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    191,772 miles
    Test number
    511897082148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail191,462 miles (+14,328)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,462 miles
    Test number
    882145317289
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass177,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,134 miles
    Test number
    592376553164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail177,134 miles (+10,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,134 miles
    Test number
    109468890599
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass166,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,190 miles
    Test number
    316910695839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail166,190 miles (+4,661)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,190 miles
    Test number
    573862157600
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass161,529 miles (+6,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,529 miles
    Test number
    181343319678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  15. Pass155,404 miles (+12,008)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,404 miles
    Test number
    166406635487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,396 miles (+13,949)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    143,396 miles
    Test number
    916357421622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,447 miles
    Test number
    248131621282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail129,447 miles (+8,678)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,447 miles
    Test number
    466875324096
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass120,769 miles (+10,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,769 miles
    Test number
    348407365152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass110,078 miles (+8,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,078 miles
    Test number
    305231344191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass101,136 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    269429163468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,058 miles (+9,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    109951972111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,953 miles (+10,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,953 miles
    Test number
    489028161137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass72,188 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,188 miles
    Test number
    131627130244
    • 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)

  25. Fail72,180 miles (+16,887)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,180 miles
    Test number
    733616130231
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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)

  26. Pass55,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,293 miles
    Test number
    880471069298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,286 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    603871769261
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres 3mm and wearing outer edges
    • NoteRear tyres 2.2mm

Questions about LD56 EVX

Does LD56 EVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EVX is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EVX?
The MOT on LD56 EVX is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EVX done?
LD56 EVX was recorded at 231,626 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 10,459 miles a year.
Has LD56 EVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EVX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 EVX 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 EVX find?
LD56 EVX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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