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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LL56 EPOMOT history

LL56 EPO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

LL56 EPO 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 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
128,423 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL56 EPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL56 EPO was last recorded at 128,423 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 3,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,768 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,655 miles
Average per year
6,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,423 miles
  • 2022 – 124,768 miles
  • 2021 – 117,391 miles
  • 2020 – 108,354 miles
  • 2018 – 103,092 miles
  • 2017 – 96,647 miles
  • 2016 – 90,101 miles
  • 2015 – 80,467 miles
  • 2014 – 71,254 miles
  • 2013 – 62,545 miles
  • 2012 – 53,734 miles
  • 2011 – 44,329 miles
  • 2010 – 36,508 miles
  • 2009 – 27,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,423 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,423 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,423 miles
    Test number
    106314079568
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail128,423 miles (+3,655)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,423 miles
    Test number
    408130859530
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kickup to the n/side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,768 miles
    Test number
    239180346527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,768 miles (+7,377)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,768 miles
    Test number
    725879674094
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,391 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,391 miles
    Test number
    303800030113
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and bald on inner edge 255/40 x 17 94 w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail117,391 miles (+9,037)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,391 miles
    Test number
    369567226833
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and bald on inner edge 255/40 x 17 94 w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,354 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,354 miles
    Test number
    785236915044
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail108,354 miles (+5,262)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,354 miles
    Test number
    202697816111
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,092 miles (+6,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,092 miles
    Test number
    934310317160
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  10. Pass96,647 miles (+6,546)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,647 miles
    Test number
    805187846120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,101 miles (+9,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,101 miles
    Test number
    371334535097
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn outside edges

  12. Pass80,467 miles (+9,213)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    440448661728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,254 miles (+8,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    288462164236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass62,545 miles (+8,811)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,545 miles
    Test number
    386890553285
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f+n/s/f headlight washer jets slow to retract

  15. Pass53,734 miles (+9,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,734 miles
    Test number
    785092952256
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass44,329 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,329 miles
    Test number
    429756451227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,508 miles (+9,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    120403960283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,245 miles
    Test number
    394979969403
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LL56 EPO

Does LL56 EPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL56 EPO expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL56 EPO?
The MOT on LL56 EPO expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL56 EPO done?
LL56 EPO was recorded at 128,423 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 6,780 miles a year.
Has LL56 EPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL56 EPO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL56 EPO 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 LL56 EPO find?
LL56 EPO passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coolant leak; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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