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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LK56 MBXMOT history

LK56 MBX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LK56 MBX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,321 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MBX was last recorded at 111,321 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 1,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,357 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,964 miles
Average per year
5,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,321 miles
  • 2024 – 109,357 miles
  • 2023 – 105,120 miles
  • 2022 – 92,884 miles
  • 2021 – 86,428 miles
  • 2020 – 79,155 miles
  • 2019 – 74,683 miles
  • 2018 – 66,739 miles
  • 2017 – 62,963 miles
  • 2016 – 57,611 miles
  • 2015 – 50,865 miles
  • 2014 – 43,814 miles
  • 2013 – 39,616 miles
  • 2012 – 38,644 miles
  • 2010 – 34,543 miles
  • 2009 – 30,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,321 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,321 miles (+1,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    388732684230
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass109,357 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,357 miles
    Test number
    397980379311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,120 miles (+12,236)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,120 miles
    Test number
    130047226966
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass92,884 miles (+6,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    260638944169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,428 miles (+7,273)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,428 miles
    Test number
    456739524775
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,155 miles (+4,472)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    844550872791
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass74,683 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,683 miles
    Test number
    752004603698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,739 miles
    Test number
    425938488294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,739 miles (+3,776)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,739 miles
    Test number
    893003729094
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  10. Pass62,963 miles (+5,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    362367301142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass57,611 miles (+6,746)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    296571811888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,865 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,865 miles
    Test number
    233050335550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,814 miles (+4,198)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    599031614262
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass39,616 miles (+972)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    838909833210
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing outer edge
    • NoteWork in progress batery area battery not fully secured box area,borderline pass needs terminal tightning and battery clamp fitted
  15. Pass38,644 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,644 miles
    Test number
    567699062163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,543 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,543 miles
    Test number
    123585440343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,245 miles
    Test number
    353462099485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MBX

Does LK56 MBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MBX is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MBX?
The MOT on LK56 MBX is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 MBX done?
LK56 MBX was recorded at 111,321 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 5,050 miles a year.
Has LK56 MBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MBX has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LK56 MBX 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 MBX find?
LK56 MBX passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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