
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
Pass52,271 miles (+7,205)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 52,271 miles
- Test number
- 821853573220
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass37,278 miles (+6,439)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 37,278 miles
- Test number
- 438697383106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,839 miles (+106)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 30,839 miles
- Test number
- 235682382139
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass25,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 25,737 miles
- Test number
- 985580191187
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass19,986 miles (+3,898)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 19,986 miles
- Test number
- 993699500226
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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