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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LD56 KTLMOT history

LD56 KTL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LD56 KTL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,200 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 KTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 KTL was last recorded at 116,200 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 9,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,619 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,581 miles
Average per year
6,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,200 miles
  • 2024 – 106,619 miles
  • 2023 – 101,711 miles
  • 2022 – 93,604 miles
  • 2021 – 85,342 miles
  • 2020 – 78,136 miles
  • 2018 – 75,355 miles
  • 2017 – 65,921 miles
  • 2016 – 53,811 miles
  • 2015 – 49,163 miles
  • 2014 – 43,250 miles
  • 2013 – 37,308 miles
  • 2012 – 32,253 miles
  • 2011 – 26,260 miles
  • 2010 – 18,495 miles
  • 2009 – 12,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,200 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,200 miles (+9,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,200 miles
    Test number
    194937061848
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,619 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,619 miles
    Test number
    358823618051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,579 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,579 miles
    Test number
    635475186331
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and osf edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal condition

  4. Fail106,578 miles (+4,867)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,578 miles
    Test number
    271570461184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and osf edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal condition

  5. Pass101,711 miles (+8,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,711 miles
    Test number
    143956688839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,604 miles (+8,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,604 miles
    Test number
    642610014507
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass85,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    191425501994
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Fail85,342 miles (+7,206)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    629021342171
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass78,136 miles (+2,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,136 miles
    Test number
    742565498590
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,355 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,355 miles
    Test number
    207757698715
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  11. Fail75,346 miles (+9,425)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,346 miles
    Test number
    173160103958
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  12. Pass65,921 miles (+55)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    538565302007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail65,866 miles (+12,055)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,866 miles
    Test number
    174461674220
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass53,811 miles (+4,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,811 miles
    Test number
    145329516448
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn

  15. Pass49,163 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    965986941122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,250 miles (+5,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,250 miles
    Test number
    248838314306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,308 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,308 miles
    Test number
    447369213429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,253 miles
    Test number
    195793842312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail32,253 miles (+5,993)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,253 miles
    Test number
    468593642403
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass26,260 miles (+7,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,260 miles
    Test number
    798247631339
    • NoteAdvice offside front tyre wearing out on outer edges

  21. Pass18,495 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,495 miles
    Test number
    463764020307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,831 miles
    Test number
    172078249363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail12,831 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,831 miles
    Test number
    402098849468
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LD56 KTL

Does LD56 KTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 KTL is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 KTL?
The MOT on LD56 KTL is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 KTL done?
LD56 KTL was recorded at 116,200 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,483 miles a year.
Has LD56 KTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 KTL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD56 KTL 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 KTL find?
LD56 KTL passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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