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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LK56 KVJMOT history

LK56 KVJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

LK56 KVJ blue 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 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
123,242 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 KVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 KVJ was last recorded at 123,242 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 1,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,606 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,636 miles
Average per year
7,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,242 miles
  • 2023 – 121,606 miles
  • 2022 – 117,895 miles
  • 2021 – 113,724 miles
  • 2020 – 110,071 miles
  • 2019 – 104,843 miles
  • 2018 – 86,720 miles
  • 2017 – 66,585 miles
  • 2016 – 52,127 miles
  • 2015 – 48,809 miles
  • 2014 – 43,945 miles
  • 2013 – 38,696 miles
  • 2012 – 34,046 miles
  • 2011 – 28,098 miles
  • 2010 – 20,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Cover and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,242 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    541607279209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail123,241 miles (+1,635)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,241 miles
    Test number
    181671063917
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn edge close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass121,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,606 miles
    Test number
    780543125432
    • AdvisoryCover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail121,606 miles (+3,711)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,606 miles
    Test number
    479161389947
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass117,895 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    473238230615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,724 miles (+3,653)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,724 miles
    Test number
    921007361098
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,071 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,071 miles
    Test number
    191406371022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,843 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    976960714247
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has slight corrosion

  9. Fail104,843 miles (+18,123)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    754609083453
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has slight corrosion

  10. Pass86,720 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    527023995569
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded

  11. Fail86,720 miles (+20,135)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    757640524855
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded

  12. Pass66,585 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    608727676416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail66,066 miles (+13,939)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,066 miles
    Test number
    989890958782
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass52,127 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,127 miles
    Test number
    120244976599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,809 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,809 miles
    Test number
    603728851431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,945 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    669829884211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,696 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,696 miles
    Test number
    578977283255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,046 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,046 miles
    Test number
    687683202396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,098 miles (+8,019)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,098 miles
    Test number
    969675131241
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass20,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,079 miles
    Test number
    810457140082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 KVJ

Does LK56 KVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 KVJ expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 KVJ?
The MOT on LK56 KVJ expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 KVJ done?
LK56 KVJ was recorded at 123,242 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 7,006 miles a year.
Has LK56 KVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 KVJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 KVJ 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 LK56 KVJ find?
LK56 KVJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge below 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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