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BMW 1 Series

White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,600 cc

LK56 OETMOT history

LK56 OET is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LK56 OET white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,943 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 OET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 OET was last recorded at 137,943 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,947 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,996 miles
Average per year
10,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,943 miles
  • 2025 – 133,947 miles
  • 2024 – 80,836 miles
  • 2023 – 79,121 miles
  • 2022 – 74,828 miles
  • 2021 – 68,929 miles
  • 2020 – 60,759 miles
  • 2019 – 55,818 miles
  • 2018 – 51,437 miles
  • 2017 – 48,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,943 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,943 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,943 miles
    Test number
    295089968468
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass133,978 km11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,978 km
    Test number
    212597575744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail133,947 miles (+53,111)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,947 miles
    Test number
    923873352101
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass80,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,836 miles
    Test number
    623602778191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,836 miles (+1,715)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,836 miles
    Test number
    316021617113
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread edge and tyre worn very close to marker 205/55/16 Non RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level empty - topped up with water

  6. Pass79,121 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,121 miles
    Test number
    256601173249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,828 miles (+5,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,828 miles
    Test number
    321089366110
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,929 miles
    Test number
    605145609860
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  9. Fail68,929 miles (+8,170)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,929 miles
    Test number
    269973322315
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  10. Pass60,759 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,759 miles
    Test number
    459234948734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,818 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    702596911084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,437 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,437 miles
    Test number
    913255197367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,125 miles
    Test number
    279799074406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,125 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,125 miles
    Test number
    402381043018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LK56 OET

Does LK56 OET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 OET is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 OET?
The MOT on LK56 OET is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 OET done?
LK56 OET was recorded at 137,943 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 10,255 miles a year.
Has LK56 OET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 OET has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 OET 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 OET find?
LK56 OET passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 3 more.

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