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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

LD56 UHTMOT history

LD56 UHT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LD56 UHT 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 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,629 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 UHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 UHT was last recorded at 165,629 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,644 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,985 miles
Average per year
6,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,629 miles
  • 2024 – 160,644 miles
  • 2023 – 158,889 miles
  • 2022 – 155,555 miles
  • 2021 – 149,929 miles
  • 2020 – 144,378 miles
  • 2019 – 135,795 miles
  • 2018 – 131,649 miles
  • 2017 – 125,280 miles
  • 2016 – 119,550 miles
  • 2015 – 115,228 miles
  • 2014 – 111,607 miles
  • 2013 – 105,482 miles
  • 2012 – 98,175 miles
  • 2011 – 90,565 miles
  • 2010 – 78,965 miles
  • 2009 – 65,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,629 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,629 miles (+4,985)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,629 miles
    Test number
    851491118518
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass160,644 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,644 miles
    Test number
    477280049326
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass158,889 miles (+3,334)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,889 miles
    Test number
    353466489860
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing Arm Bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing Arm Bush
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass155,555 miles (+5,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,555 miles
    Test number
    755456665418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass149,929 miles (+5,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,929 miles
    Test number
    902933129404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass144,378 miles (+8,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,378 miles
    Test number
    674947459500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass135,795 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,795 miles
    Test number
    439697522407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,735 miles (+4,086)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,735 miles
    Test number
    252136363821
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  9. Pass131,649 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    801752622638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,280 miles (+5,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,280 miles
    Test number
    509518741734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim area (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met 16%recorded
  11. Pass119,550 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,550 miles
    Test number
    459724732296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,530 miles (+4,302)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,530 miles
    Test number
    552570960388
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass115,228 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,228 miles
    Test number
    455843664434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,607 miles
    Test number
    348936274299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,607 miles (+6,125)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,607 miles
    Test number
    628104474262
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass105,482 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,482 miles
    Test number
    757657573295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,175 miles (+7,610)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,175 miles
    Test number
    569643382268
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall damaged.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall damaged.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall damaged.
  18. Pass90,565 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,565 miles
    Test number
    245679671214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has small cut on inner wall
  19. Fail90,564 miles (+11,599)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,564 miles
    Test number
    356779471454
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has small cut on inner wall
  20. Pass78,965 miles (+13,397)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,965 miles
    Test number
    291537470251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,568 miles
    Test number
    780706589268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 UHT

Does LD56 UHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 UHT is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD56 UHT?
The MOT on LD56 UHT is valid until 29 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 UHT done?
LD56 UHT was recorded at 165,629 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
Has LD56 UHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 UHT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LD56 UHT 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 UHT find?
LD56 UHT passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 5 more.

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