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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LD56 KVGMOT history

LD56 KVG is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LD56 KVG grey 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 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,351 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 KVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 KVG was last recorded at 96,351 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 3,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2011: 24,335 miles, lower than 174,621 miles on 24 Sept 2010.

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
93,337 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,014 miles
Average per year
5,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,351 miles
  • 2024 – 93,337 miles
  • 2023 – 87,357 miles
  • 2022 – 84,448 miles
  • 2020 – 79,171 miles
  • 2019 – 74,069 miles
  • 2018 – 66,834 miles
  • 2017 – 59,805 miles
  • 2016 – 52,822 miles
  • 2015 – 45,888 miles
  • 2014 – 39,908 miles
  • 2013 – 34,684 miles
  • 2012 – 29,188 miles
  • 2011 – 24,335 miles
  • 2010 – 174,621 miles
  • 2009 – 10,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,351 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,351 miles
    Test number
    295045684230
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,350 miles (+3,013)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,350 miles
    Test number
    371992598355
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,337 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,337 miles
    Test number
    150966018664
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass90,855 miles (+3,498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,855 miles
    Test number
    317632703851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass87,357 miles (+2,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    211743754363
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,448 miles (+5,277)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,448 miles
    Test number
    487999947509
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,171 miles (+5,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,171 miles
    Test number
    784723323342
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,069 miles (+7,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,069 miles
    Test number
    765332019615
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass66,834 miles (+7,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,834 miles
    Test number
    783657616539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,805 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,805 miles
    Test number
    515975810034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,822 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,822 miles
    Test number
    453093172686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,807 miles (+6,919)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    721040256641
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass45,888 miles (+5,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    100865887450
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

  14. Pass39,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    587937444229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,902 miles (+5,218)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,902 miles
    Test number
    395097444218
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

  16. Pass34,684 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,684 miles
    Test number
    235532663269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,188 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,188 miles
    Test number
    877122162284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,335 miles
    Test number
    806416961263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,335 miles (-150,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,335 miles
    Test number
    705085061280
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  20. Pass174,621 miles (+163,738)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    174,621 miles
    Test number
    724267860235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,883 miles
    Test number
    143191179224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 KVG

Does LD56 KVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 KVG is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 KVG?
The MOT on LD56 KVG is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 KVG done?
LD56 KVG was recorded at 96,351 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,253 miles a year.
Has LD56 KVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 KVG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 KVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 KVG find?
LD56 KVG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted.

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