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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LE56 NLUMOT history

LE56 NLU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 175,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LE56 NLU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,152 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 NLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 NLU was last recorded at 175,152 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 69,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,138 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
69,014 miles
Average per year
11,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,152 miles
  • 2025 – 106,138 miles
  • 2024 – 91,215 miles
  • 2023 – 85,652 miles
  • 2022 – 82,691 miles
  • 2021 – 79,915 miles
  • 2020 – 79,488 miles
  • 2019 – 77,609 miles
  • 2017 – 75,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,152 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,152 miles
    Test number
    967508954544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail175,152 miles (+69,014)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,152 miles
    Test number
    176015455321
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass106,138 miles (+14,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,138 miles
    Test number
    877783948735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass91,215 miles (+5,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,215 miles
    Test number
    460841008492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass85,652 miles (+2,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,652 miles
    Test number
    812115044433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass82,691 miles (+2,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,691 miles
    Test number
    804668629957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass79,915 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,915 miles
    Test number
    244894613355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,902 miles (+414)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,902 miles
    Test number
    217202549110
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass79,488 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,488 miles
    Test number
    170646998437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,609 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,609 miles
    Test number
    384462723054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,524 miles (+1,637)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,524 miles
    Test number
    448513815502
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre warning light on
  12. Pass75,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,887 miles
    Test number
    248677086862
    • AdvisoryDeep cut on offside front tyre tread
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light staying on
  13. Pass120,193 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,193 km
    Test number
    739425134932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 NLU

Does LE56 NLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE56 NLU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE56 NLU?
The MOT on LE56 NLU is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE56 NLU done?
LE56 NLU was recorded at 175,152 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 11,391 miles a year.
Has LE56 NLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 NLU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE56 NLU 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 LE56 NLU find?
LE56 NLU passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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