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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LK56 LHCMOT history

LK56 LHC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

LK56 LHC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
147,539 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LHC was last recorded at 147,539 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 7,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,837 miles · 12 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,702 miles
Average per year
9,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,539 miles
  • 2021 – 139,837 miles
  • 2020 – 130,792 miles
  • 2019 – 118,105 miles
  • 2018 – 104,427 miles
  • 2017 – 97,657 miles
  • 2016 – 87,954 miles
  • 2015 – 79,431 miles
  • 2014 – 70,088 miles
  • 2013 – 59,246 miles
  • 2012 – 51,325 miles
  • 2011 – 41,241 miles
  • 2010 – 33,409 miles
  • 2008 – 25,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,539 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside front steering arm inner joint play
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front number plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,539 miles (+7,702)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,539 miles
    Test number
    569329073239
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering arm inner joint play
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass139,837 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    918714964410
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sidelight not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light not working

  3. Fail139,836 miles (+9,044)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,836 miles
    Test number
    815843313242
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sidelight not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light not working

  4. Pass130,792 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,792 miles
    Test number
    710811927905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,790 miles (+12,685)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,790 miles
    Test number
    953760493385
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,105 miles
    Test number
    683858797652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail118,105 miles (+13,678)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,105 miles
    Test number
    415377157901
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass104,427 miles (+6,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    861643908434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass97,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,657 miles
    Test number
    528248741290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail97,657 miles (+9,703)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,657 miles
    Test number
    672733859482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass87,954 miles (+8,523)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    686084878122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,431 miles
    Test number
    806918835064
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail79,431 miles (+9,343)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,431 miles
    Test number
    517798435027
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass70,088 miles (+10,842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,088 miles
    Test number
    266319644096
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge on craccking under threads

  15. Pass59,246 miles (+7,921)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    795401523091
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass51,325 miles (+10,084)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    535780012081
    • NoteNearside front door strap slightly loose
    • NoteStrong advice *** both rear tyre inner edge wearing out
    • NoteStrong advice **** both front tyre edge wearing out

  17. Pass41,241 miles (+7,832)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    725812111015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,409 miles (+7,506)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,409 miles
    Test number
    734248200071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,903 miles
    Test number
    314140348396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LHC

Does LK56 LHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 LHC expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LHC?
The MOT on LK56 LHC expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 LHC done?
LK56 LHC was recorded at 147,539 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 9,271 miles a year.
Has LK56 LHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LHC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LK56 LHC 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 LHC find?
LK56 LHC passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front steering arm inner joint play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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