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Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

LK56 RLZMOT history

LK56 RLZ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LK56 RLZ blue 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,983 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 RLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 RLZ was last recorded at 157,983 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,979 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,983 miles
  • 2024 – 148,845 miles
  • 2023 – 142,004 miles
  • 2021 – 128,714 miles
  • 2020 – 120,533 miles
  • 2019 – 111,386 miles
  • 2018 – 110,970 miles
  • 2017 – 109,270 miles
  • 2016 – 107,732 miles
  • 2015 – 97,144 miles
  • 2014 – 80,251 miles
  • 2013 – 54,494 miles
  • 2012 – 33,052 miles
  • 2011 – 10,521 miles
  • 2010 – 9,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,983 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,983 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,983 miles
    Test number
    500207510668
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail157,979 miles (+9,134)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,979 miles
    Test number
    867137596239
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass148,845 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,845 miles
    Test number
    146195926634
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking/ slight cut(no cord) and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  4. Fail148,845 miles (+6,841)2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,845 miles
    Test number
    448073343170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking/ slight cut(no cord) and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  5. Pass142,004 miles (+4,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,004 miles
    Test number
    579629840978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,983 miles (+9,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,983 miles
    Test number
    446345045160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,714 miles (+8,181)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,714 miles
    Test number
    408808923077
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,533 miles
    Test number
    283945258109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,533 miles (+9,147)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,533 miles
    Test number
    516131559855
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    792116514806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,386 miles (+416)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    752769063492
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers missing

  12. Pass110,970 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,970 miles
    Test number
    163423744567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,270 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,270 miles
    Test number
    953743215098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,732 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,732 miles
    Test number
    198902222935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail107,731 miles (+10,587)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,731 miles
    Test number
    124854141970
    • DangerousFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • DangerousRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass97,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,144 miles
    Test number
    137544205113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,143 miles (+16,892)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,143 miles
    Test number
    718924405116
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass80,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    136193154102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail80,251 miles (+25,757)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    459653154105
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass54,494 miles (+21,442)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    547937923102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,052 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,052 miles
    Test number
    507976642192
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail32,995 miles (+22,474)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,995 miles
    Test number
    806715242175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass10,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,521 miles
    Test number
    256965141153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,521 miles (+843)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,521 miles
    Test number
    877635741154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass9,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    9,678 miles
    Test number
    311548400257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail9,678 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,678 miles
    Test number
    930048600208
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Questions about LK56 RLZ

Does LK56 RLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 RLZ is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 RLZ?
The MOT on LK56 RLZ is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 RLZ done?
LK56 RLZ was recorded at 157,983 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 9,333 miles a year.
Has LK56 RLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 RLZ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 RLZ 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 RLZ find?
LK56 RLZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 5 more.

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