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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LD56 KWCMOT history

LD56 KWC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LD56 KWC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,929 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 KWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 KWC was last recorded at 72,929 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,422 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,507 miles
Average per year
3,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,929 miles
  • 2025 – 71,422 miles
  • 2024 – 69,309 miles
  • 2023 – 68,673 miles
  • 2022 – 68,142 miles
  • 2021 – 66,918 miles
  • 2020 – 66,292 miles
  • 2019 – 65,195 miles
  • 2018 – 63,275 miles
  • 2017 – 57,586 miles
  • 2016 – 50,230 miles
  • 2015 – 43,021 miles
  • 2014 – 37,237 miles
  • 2013 – 29,575 miles
  • 2012 – 25,306 miles
  • 2011 – 22,845 miles
  • 2010 – 20,427 miles
  • 2009 – 15,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,929 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,929 miles (+1,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    465819760673
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass71,422 miles (+2,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    529471875815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,309 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    527303606156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,673 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,673 miles
    Test number
    868170379018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    224045507337
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail68,140 miles (+1,222)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,140 miles
    Test number
    496146644529
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass66,918 miles (+626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    662042179049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  8. Pass66,292 miles (+1,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    746117303853
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass65,195 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,195 miles
    Test number
    205554653298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,275 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,275 miles
    Test number
    548900201638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,586 miles (+7,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,586 miles
    Test number
    803512571521
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass50,230 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    271507014274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,021 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,021 miles
    Test number
    536791306037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,237 miles (+7,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,237 miles
    Test number
    998442914259
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  15. Pass29,575 miles (+4,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,575 miles
    Test number
    619478313228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass25,306 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,306 miles
    Test number
    346213022492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,845 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,845 miles
    Test number
    717071431287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,427 miles (+5,189)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,427 miles
    Test number
    763436530298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,238 miles
    Test number
    711340969271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 KWC

Does LD56 KWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 KWC is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 KWC?
The MOT on LD56 KWC is valid until 25 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 KWC done?
LD56 KWC was recorded at 72,929 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,406 miles a year.
Has LD56 KWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 KWC has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 KWC 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 KWC find?
LD56 KWC passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; items removed from driver's view prior to test; oil leak, but not excessive.

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