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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LK56 OBXMOT history

LK56 OBX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 152,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LK56 OBX 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 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,629 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 OBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 OBX was last recorded at 152,629 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 7,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,025 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,604 miles
Average per year
8,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,629 miles
  • 2024 – 145,025 miles
  • 2023 – 140,253 miles
  • 2022 – 123,560 miles
  • 2021 – 117,667 miles
  • 2020 – 109,016 miles
  • 2019 – 94,806 miles
  • 2018 – 82,006 miles
  • 2017 – 73,822 miles
  • 2016 – 68,565 miles
  • 2015 – 65,037 miles
  • 2014 – 59,785 miles
  • 2013 – 48,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,629 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,629 miles (+7,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,629 miles
    Test number
    234937831909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass145,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,025 miles
    Test number
    901679181471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,025 miles (+4,772)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,025 miles
    Test number
    689049238344
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,253 miles (+16,693)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,253 miles
    Test number
    690526291183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,560 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,560 miles
    Test number
    714041902260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,667 miles (+8,651)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,667 miles
    Test number
    162949835704
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and edged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and edged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,016 miles
    Test number
    736896337606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail109,015 miles (+14,209)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,015 miles
    Test number
    375192675995
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,806 miles (+12,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,806 miles
    Test number
    232959848170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  10. Pass82,006 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    195491783597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,822 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,822 miles
    Test number
    672271934205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,565 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    781382025941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail68,565 miles (+3,528)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    905101308546
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass65,037 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    538400375162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail65,037 miles (+5,252)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    905099865184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass59,785 miles (+11,777)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,785 miles
    Test number
    709345504241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

  17. Pass48,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,008 miles
    Test number
    809802903177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 OBX

Does LK56 OBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 OBX is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 OBX?
The MOT on LK56 OBX is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 OBX done?
LK56 OBX was recorded at 152,629 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,253 miles a year.
Has LK56 OBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 OBX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 OBX 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 OBX find?
LK56 OBX passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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