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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LD56 EWMMOT history

LD56 EWM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

LD56 EWM silver 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 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
124,547 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EWM was last recorded at 124,547 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,472 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
7,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,547 miles
  • 2022 – 107,833 miles
  • 2021 – 103,149 miles
  • 2020 – 100,191 miles
  • 2019 – 94,643 miles
  • 2018 – 89,448 miles
  • 2017 – 83,516 miles
  • 2016 – 68,799 miles
  • 2015 – 59,425 miles
  • 2014 – 57,915 miles
  • 2013 – 49,824 miles
  • 2012 – 41,411 miles
  • 2011 – 33,165 miles
  • 2010 – 25,323 miles
  • 2009 – 17,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,547 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake imbalanced by 25 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBottom covers fitted extending covering inner body sills not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,547 miles (+75)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,547 miles
    Test number
    866927841339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake imbalanced by 25 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBottom covers fitted extending covering inner body sills not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail124,472 miles (+16,639)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,472 miles
    Test number
    215681425617
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake imbalanced by 25 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBottom covers fitted extending covering inner body sills not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass107,833 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,833 miles
    Test number
    187074258392
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail107,833 miles (+4,684)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,833 miles
    Test number
    825201823771
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,149 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,149 miles
    Test number
    416862093900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  6. Pass100,191 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,191 miles
    Test number
    900134657700
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing has damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

  7. Fail100,191 miles (+5,548)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,191 miles
    Test number
    455344093656
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing has damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

  8. Pass94,643 miles (+5,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    359185916492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under trays covering testable components

  9. Pass89,448 miles (+5,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    978743883731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass83,516 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    247407193876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,720 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    131340646680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,799 miles (+9,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,799 miles
    Test number
    302436740412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass59,425 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,425 miles
    Test number
    328002455063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,915 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    387188254428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,824 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,824 miles
    Test number
    658432053251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,411 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,411 miles
    Test number
    628397852253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,165 miles (+7,842)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,165 miles
    Test number
    806947751287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,323 miles (+7,900)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,323 miles
    Test number
    844199850297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,423 miles
    Test number
    611566949290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 EWM

Does LD56 EWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 EWM expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EWM?
The MOT on LD56 EWM expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 EWM done?
LD56 EWM was recorded at 124,547 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 7,860 miles a year.
Has LD56 EWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EWM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD56 EWM 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 EWM find?
LD56 EWM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake imbalanced by 25 percent; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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