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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LE56 NXZMOT history

LE56 NXZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

LE56 NXZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
138,493 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 NXZ
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
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 NXZ was last recorded at 138,493 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 10,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,069 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,424 miles
Average per year
3,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,493 miles
  • 2024 – 128,069 miles
  • 2023 – 122,798 miles
  • 2022 – 115,205 miles
  • 2021 – 107,410 miles
  • 2020 – 102,492 miles
  • 2019 – 96,092 miles
  • 2018 – 89,386 miles
  • 2017 – 81,738 miles
  • 2016 – 68,611 miles
  • 2013 – 90,845 miles
  • 2012 – 87,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,493 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,493 miles (+10,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,493 miles
    Test number
    839449284588
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass128,069 miles (+28)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,069 miles
    Test number
    103645928893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Fail128,041 miles (+5,243)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,041 miles
    Test number
    829303309106
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Pass122,798 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,798 miles
    Test number
    831379587340
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 1mm on outside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
  5. Fail122,796 miles (+7,591)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,796 miles
    Test number
    803750466342
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 1mm on outside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
  6. Pass115,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    190761640039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail115,205 miles (+7,795)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    618262238170
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass107,410 miles (+4,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,410 miles
    Test number
    278528733285
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc(s) slightly corroded
  9. Pass102,492 miles (+6,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,492 miles
    Test number
    689790816291
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc slightly corroded
  10. Pass96,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,092 miles
    Test number
    828027892727
    • 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))
  11. Fail96,089 miles (+6,703)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,089 miles
    Test number
    732848759935
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
  12. Pass89,386 miles (+7,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,386 miles
    Test number
    493003300381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass81,738 miles (+13,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    557699748794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass68,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    768258646860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,473 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,473 miles
    Test number
    473295741211
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  16. Pass94,684 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,684 km
    Test number
    128484905186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,845 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,845 miles
    Test number
    217772073408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,853 miles
    Test number
    209061152459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,048 km (+26,585)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,048 km
    Test number
    117373001155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn
  20. Pass51,463 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,463 km
    Test number
    500027850054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 NXZ

Does LE56 NXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE56 NXZ expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE56 NXZ?
The MOT on LE56 NXZ expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE56 NXZ done?
LE56 NXZ was recorded at 138,493 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
Has LE56 NXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 NXZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LE56 NXZ 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 NXZ find?
LE56 NXZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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