BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LD56 TFXMOT history
LD56 TFX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 197,472 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 197,472 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 TFX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 TFX was last recorded at 197,472 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 197,472 miles · 31 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 197,472 miles
- 2022 – 191,032 miles
- 2021 – 180,055 miles
- 2019 – 168,937 miles
- 2018 – 160,022 miles
- 2017 – 148,605 miles
- 2016 – 136,490 miles
- 2015 – 124,082 miles
- 2014 – 111,120 miles
- 2013 – 99,332 miles
- 2012 – 93,239 miles
- 2011 – 83,573 miles
- 2010 – 73,955 miles
- 2009 – 58,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,472 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
18 tests since 19 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,472 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 197,472 miles
- Test number
- 106358209499
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail197,472 miles (+6,440)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,472 miles
- Test number
- 133980245043
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass191,032 miles (+10,977)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 191,032 miles
- Test number
- 584901349537
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,055 miles (+11,118)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2022
- Odometer
- 180,055 miles
- Test number
- 319555138404
- 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion
Pass168,937 miles (+8,915)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 168,937 miles
- Test number
- 637735546286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 160,022 miles
- Test number
- 981028783280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,022 miles (+11,417)3 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,022 miles
- Test number
- 360736698091
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass148,605 miles (+12,115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 148,605 miles
- Test number
- 727274865091
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass136,490 miles (+12,408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 136,490 miles
- Test number
- 660271253934
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass124,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 124,082 miles
- Test number
- 536358197960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,082 miles (+12,962)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,082 miles
- Test number
- 624539196119
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint b0ttom (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,120 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 111,120 miles
- Test number
- 288405004317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail111,120 miles (+11,788)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,120 miles
- Test number
- 336394804354
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,332 miles (+6,093)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 99,332 miles
- Test number
- 918587473264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,239 miles (+9,666)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 93,239 miles
- Test number
- 509152272270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,573 miles (+9,618)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 83,573 miles
- Test number
- 916512271202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,955 miles (+15,107)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 73,955 miles
- Test number
- 633814240249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,848 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 58,848 miles
- Test number
- 290552269237
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LD56 TFX
- Does LD56 TFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD56 TFX expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 TFX?
- The MOT on LD56 TFX expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD56 TFX done?
- LD56 TFX was recorded at 197,472 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 9,938 miles a year.
- Has LD56 TFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 TFX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD56 TFX 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 TFX find?
- LD56 TFX passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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