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BMW 316

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LR56 RYBMOT history

LR56 RYB is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,655 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR56 RYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR56 RYB was last recorded at 181,655 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 10,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,554 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,101 miles
Average per year
6,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,655 miles
  • 2025 – 171,554 miles
  • 2024 – 170,152 miles
  • 2023 – 166,224 miles
  • 2021 – 161,416 miles
  • 2020 – 132,419 miles
  • 2019 – 125,786 miles
  • 2017 – 115,530 miles
  • 2016 – 111,553 miles
  • 2015 – 108,614 miles
  • 2014 – 104,985 miles
  • 2013 – 100,026 miles
  • 2011 – 96,619 miles
  • 2010 – 91,871 miles
  • 2009 – 70,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,655 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front both washer jet water weak washer pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,655 miles
    Test number
    392167434939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail181,655 miles (+10,101)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,655 miles
    Test number
    388356237575
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass171,554 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    171,554 miles
    Test number
    399959076597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,152 miles (+3,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,152 miles
    Test number
    330279285331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,224 miles (+4,808)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,224 miles
    Test number
    632138315411
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,416 miles (+11,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,416 miles
    Test number
    802482899684
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass150,136 miles (+17,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,136 miles
    Test number
    465659161641
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test underfloor covers fitted

  8. Pass132,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,419 miles
    Test number
    806381432661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail132,419 miles (+6,633)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,419 miles
    Test number
    343598527273
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,786 miles (+10,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,786 miles
    Test number
    722081207243
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass115,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    239037759555
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail115,530 miles (+3,977)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    676193961413
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass111,553 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,553 miles
    Test number
    512977185043
    • AdvisoryFront both washer jet water weak washer pump

  14. Fail111,364 miles (+342)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    260967237282
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront both washer jet water weak washer pump

  15. Fail111,022 miles (+2,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    984589298824
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass108,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,614 miles
    Test number
    738295535153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,612 miles (+3,627)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,612 miles
    Test number
    318475335111
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass104,985 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,985 miles
    Test number
    645389624047
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail104,985 miles (+4,959)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,985 miles
    Test number
    187629724402
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass100,026 miles (+3,407)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,026 miles
    Test number
    126338333055
    • 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 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass96,619 miles (+4,748)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    265289471224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly to nedges

  22. Pass91,871 miles (+21,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,871 miles
    Test number
    420883670246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    871326989201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR56 RYB

Does LR56 RYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR56 RYB is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR56 RYB?
The MOT on LR56 RYB is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR56 RYB done?
LR56 RYB was recorded at 181,655 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,758 miles a year.
Has LR56 RYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR56 RYB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR56 RYB 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 LR56 RYB find?
LR56 RYB passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear outer brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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