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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LD56 EWNMOT history

LD56 EWN is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2024.

LD56 EWN 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 24 Jun 2025
Mileage
190,340 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EWN
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
20 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EWN was last recorded at 190,340 miles on 25 Jun 2024, 12,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2010: 44,151 miles, lower than 88,941 miles on 29 Sept 2009.

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
177,563 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
12,777 miles
Average per year
6,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,340 miles
  • 2023 – 177,563 miles
  • 2022 – 167,253 miles
  • 2020 – 161,831 miles
  • 2019 – 155,420 miles
  • 2018 – 141,066 miles
  • 2017 – 129,928 miles
  • 2016 – 113,160 miles
  • 2015 – 97,829 miles
  • 2014 – 81,212 miles
  • 2013 – 74,351 miles
  • 2012 – 61,723 miles
  • 2010 – 44,151 miles
  • 2009 – 88,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,340 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer bands

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer band

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,340 miles (+12,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    190,340 miles
    Test number
    442585177636
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass177,563 miles (+10,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    177,563 miles
    Test number
    926254696803
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,253 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,253 miles
    Test number
    426887069930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer bands (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Outer band (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,252 miles (+5,421)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,252 miles
    Test number
    907930452739
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer bands (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Outer band (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,831 miles (+6,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,831 miles
    Test number
    795851836707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake NEED AJUSTMENT
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal hard

  6. Pass155,420 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,420 miles
    Test number
    275024517038
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on dash

  7. Fail155,420 miles (+14,354)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,420 miles
    Test number
    931198633090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Leaver has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on dash

  8. Pass141,066 miles (+11,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,066 miles
    Test number
    278481325219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass129,928 miles (+122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,928 miles
    Test number
    984847017754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail129,806 miles (+16,646)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,806 miles
    Test number
    355623579726
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass113,160 miles (+15,331)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,160 miles
    Test number
    636074595838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,829 miles
    Test number
    158654815487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,829 miles (+16,617)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,829 miles
    Test number
    888854715097
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Fail81,212 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    595237214082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass84,212 miles (+9,861)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    919377414038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass74,351 miles (+12,628)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    658588803027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass61,723 miles (+17,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,723 miles
    Test number
    917633002070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,151 miles (-44,790)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,151 miles
    Test number
    752223590250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,941 miles
    Test number
    190542079294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,941 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,941 miles
    Test number
    304252479282
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

Questions about LD56 EWN

Does LD56 EWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 EWN expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EWN?
The MOT on LD56 EWN expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 EWN done?
LD56 EWN was recorded at 190,340 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2024, an average of 6,880 miles a year.
Has LD56 EWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EWN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 EWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 EWN find?
LD56 EWN passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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