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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

LK56 MZEMOT history

LK56 MZE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

LK56 MZE grey 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 8 Nov 2023
Mileage
151,757 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MZE was last recorded at 151,757 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 9,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,948 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,809 miles
Average per year
10,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,757 miles
  • 2021 – 141,948 miles
  • 2020 – 127,660 miles
  • 2019 – 105,207 miles
  • 2018 – 85,702 miles
  • 2017 – 70,368 miles
  • 2016 – 60,909 miles
  • 2015 – 52,271 miles
  • 2014 – 45,066 miles
  • 2013 – 37,278 miles
  • 2012 – 30,839 miles
  • 2011 – 25,737 miles
  • 2010 – 19,986 miles
  • 2009 – 16,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,757 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear n/s and o/s shock sleeves adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,757 miles (+9,809)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,757 miles
    Test number
    996781472953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass141,948 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,948 miles
    Test number
    335314891043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s shock sleeves adrift
  3. Fail141,947 miles (+14,287)3 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,947 miles
    Test number
    164305901304
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s shock sleeves adrift
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  4. Pass127,660 miles (+22,453)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,660 miles
    Test number
    701743092586
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all4 front+rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nsf+osf (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass105,207 miles (+19,505)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,207 miles
    Test number
    663659102905
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine and floor covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,702 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    348018816713
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides, brake hoses getting perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal getting deteriorated ( perished on outer part of seal ).
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp washer stays outside after used.
  7. Fail85,702 miles (+15,334)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    457491232791
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides, brake hoses getting perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal getting deteriorated ( perished on outer part of seal ).
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit and worn inside. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp washer stays outside after used.
  8. Pass70,368 miles (+9,459)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,368 miles
    Test number
    320205371757
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on.
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres worn low on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass60,909 miles (+2,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,909 miles
    Test number
    416336015115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass58,659 miles (+6,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,659 miles
    Test number
    975820414123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass52,271 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,271 miles
    Test number
    821853573220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,066 miles (+7,788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    875233314242
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass37,278 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,278 miles
    Test number
    438697383106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,839 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,839 miles
    Test number
    235682382139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,733 miles (+4,996)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,733 miles
    Test number
    218775672102
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm tread depth
  16. Pass25,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,737 miles
    Test number
    985580191187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,737 miles (+5,751)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,737 miles
    Test number
    946070091178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass19,986 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,986 miles
    Test number
    993699500226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,088 miles
    Test number
    322817159239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MZE

Does LK56 MZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 MZE expired on 8 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MZE?
The MOT on LK56 MZE expired on 8 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 MZE done?
LK56 MZE was recorded at 151,757 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 10,315 miles a year.
Has LK56 MZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MZE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LK56 MZE 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 MZE find?
LK56 MZE passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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