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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LK56 LGXMOT history

LK56 LGX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LK56 LGX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,686 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LGX was last recorded at 145,686 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,104 miles · 15 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,582 miles
Average per year
8,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,686 miles
  • 2021 – 142,104 miles
  • 2020 – 135,500 miles
  • 2019 – 128,768 miles
  • 2018 – 119,381 miles
  • 2017 – 107,338 miles
  • 2016 – 97,779 miles
  • 2015 – 89,275 miles
  • 2014 – 79,772 miles
  • 2012 – 59,670 miles
  • 2011 – 48,080 miles
  • 2010 – 40,386 miles
  • 2009 – 27,037 miles
  • 2008 – 5,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,686 miles
  • AdvisoryChip in Zone A
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under car
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,686 miles (+3,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,686 miles
    Test number
    766541465365
    • AdvisoryChip in Zone A
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under car
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass142,104 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,104 miles
    Test number
    523697137272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,500 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,500 miles
    Test number
    445799863331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,768 miles (+9,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,768 miles
    Test number
    969546640959
    • AdvisorySlight play in suspension bushes
  5. Pass119,381 miles (+12,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,381 miles
    Test number
    882000918987
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension bushes
  6. Pass107,338 miles (+9,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,338 miles
    Test number
    519584249025
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass97,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,779 miles
    Test number
    111589554324
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Fail97,778 miles (+8,503)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,778 miles
    Test number
    215977291180
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass89,275 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,275 miles
    Test number
    198986105065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,772 miles
    Test number
    719230224037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail79,772 miles (+20,102)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,772 miles
    Test number
    148320124014
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass59,670 miles (+11,590)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    977129822337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,080 miles (+7,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,080 miles
    Test number
    549870821365
    • NoteBoth front and osr tyres close to limits
  14. Pass40,386 miles (+13,349)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,386 miles
    Test number
    140614140382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,037 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,037 miles
    Test number
    400726539387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,036 miles (+21,423)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,036 miles
    Test number
    431405739309
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass5,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    5,613 miles
    Test number
    651220958321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LGX

Does LK56 LGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LGX is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LGX?
The MOT on LK56 LGX is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LGX done?
LK56 LGX was recorded at 145,686 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 8,076 miles a year.
Has LK56 LGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LGX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on LK56 LGX 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 LGX find?
LK56 LGX passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: chip in zone a; corrosion under car; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear, and 1 more.

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