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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LK56 LXLMOT history

LK56 LXL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.

LK56 LXL 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 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
90,722 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LXL was last recorded at 90,722 miles on 22 Mar 2025, 1,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,003 miles · 29 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,719 miles
Average per year
2,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,722 miles
  • 2024 – 89,003 miles
  • 2022 – 85,127 miles
  • 2021 – 82,728 miles
  • 2020 – 81,125 miles
  • 2019 – 78,358 miles
  • 2018 – 75,034 miles
  • 2017 – 72,959 miles
  • 2016 – 70,249 miles
  • 2015 – 67,488 miles
  • 2014 – 64,978 miles
  • 2013 – 62,652 miles
  • 2012 – 59,012 miles
  • 2011 – 55,502 miles
  • 2010 – 53,229 miles
  • 2009 – 49,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,722 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,722 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,722 miles
    Test number
    617850124965
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
  2. Fail90,721 miles (+1,718)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,721 miles
    Test number
    980565109021
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
  3. Pass89,003 miles (+3,876)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,003 miles
    Test number
    982334843671
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage From reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass85,127 miles (+2,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    158781433972
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
  5. Pass82,728 miles (+1,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    862658701458
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  6. Pass81,125 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,125 miles
    Test number
    282977759176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail81,125 miles (+2,767)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,125 miles
    Test number
    826481057010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass78,358 miles (+3,324)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    146767327256
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass75,034 miles (+2,075)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,034 miles
    Test number
    500614497411
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass72,959 miles (+2,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    671868844206
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass70,249 miles (+2,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    124657119596
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass67,488 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,488 miles
    Test number
    305294400142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,978 miles (+2,326)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,978 miles
    Test number
    598128824353
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads are low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to perish on tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has worn bald on inner tread and is perishing on tread
  14. Pass62,652 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    297435423353
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail62,652 miles (+3,640)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    479625623471
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass59,012 miles (+3,510)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    269426392234
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on in red !
  17. Pass55,502 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,502 miles
    Test number
    528299891281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,229 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,229 miles
    Test number
    362999590400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,486 miles
    Test number
    353066789241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LXL

Does LK56 LXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 LXL expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LXL?
The MOT on LK56 LXL expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 LXL done?
LK56 LXL was recorded at 90,722 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025, an average of 2,671 miles a year.
Has LK56 LXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LXL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 LXL 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 LXL find?
LK56 LXL passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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