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BMW 318

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LE56 NZFMOT history

LE56 NZF is a red diesel BMW 318 first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,993 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 NZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 NZF was last recorded at 122,993 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,083 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,910 miles
Average per year
1,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,993 miles
  • 2025 – 121,083 miles
  • 2024 – 119,434 miles
  • 2023 – 118,200 miles
  • 2022 – 116,504 miles
  • 2021 – 115,186 miles
  • 2020 – 113,789 miles
  • 2019 – 112,377 miles
  • 2018 – 104,663 miles
  • 2017 – 94,879 miles
  • 2016 – 85,208 miles
  • 2014 – 104,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,993 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front washer jet needs attention

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust front clamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,993 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,993 miles
    Test number
    657205414853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,083 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,083 miles
    Test number
    293887197077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,434 miles (+1,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    747890389397
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms reset.
  4. Pass118,200 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,200 miles
    Test number
    751790965580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail118,197 miles (+1,693)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,197 miles
    Test number
    172444178907
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass116,504 miles (+1,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,504 miles
    Test number
    220168554467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet needs attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass115,186 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,186 miles
    Test number
    623910477751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet needs attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Fail115,185 miles (+1,396)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,185 miles
    Test number
    921145286028
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet needs attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass113,789 miles (+1,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,789 miles
    Test number
    213473610302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass112,377 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,377 miles
    Test number
    955751171962
    • AdvisoryExhaust front clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R metal brake pipe coating swollen , suspect pipe corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail112,377 miles (+7,714)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,377 miles
    Test number
    679208382429
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R metal brake pipe coating swollen , suspect pipe corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass104,663 miles (+9,784)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    190348128110
    • AdvisoryDampness around n/s/r shocker.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses perished.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp starting to split.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre inner edge heavily worn close to limit.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in o/s/r suspension arm bushes.
  13. Pass94,879 miles (+9,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    752913343283
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in o/s/r rear lower suspension arm outer bush.
  14. Pass85,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,208 miles
    Test number
    511454352888
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads very low.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shocker starting to leak.
  15. Fail85,208 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,208 miles
    Test number
    414884496774
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads very low.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shocker starting to leak.
  16. Pass120,764 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,764 km
    Test number
    963925652771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,856 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,856 miles
    Test number
    417842924373
    • NoteRear tyres heavily worn on inner edges suggest attention

Questions about LE56 NZF

Does LE56 NZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE56 NZF is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE56 NZF?
The MOT on LE56 NZF is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE56 NZF done?
LE56 NZF was recorded at 122,993 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,592 miles a year.
Has LE56 NZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 NZF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LE56 NZF 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 NZF find?
LE56 NZF passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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