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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS56 BDYMOT history

LS56 BDY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LS56 BDY silver 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,342 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BDY was last recorded at 146,342 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,360 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,982 miles
Average per year
5,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,342 miles
  • 2025 – 143,360 miles
  • 2024 – 140,636 miles
  • 2023 – 136,579 miles
  • 2022 – 130,212 miles
  • 2021 – 126,993 miles
  • 2020 – 124,351 miles
  • 2019 – 119,559 miles
  • 2018 – 115,887 miles
  • 2017 – 113,754 miles
  • 2016 – 111,495 miles
  • 2015 – 110,247 miles
  • 2014 – 106,936 miles
  • 2013 – 104,833 miles
  • 2011 – 98,606 miles
  • 2010 – 81,920 miles
  • 2009 – 58,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,342 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,342 miles (+2,982)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,342 miles
    Test number
    117357229032
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass143,360 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,360 miles
    Test number
    514003388390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Fail143,358 miles (+2,722)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,358 miles
    Test number
    679608557100
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass140,636 miles (+4,057)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,636 miles
    Test number
    490104164083
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  5. Pass136,579 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,579 miles
    Test number
    735263290045
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail136,576 miles (+2,345)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,576 miles
    Test number
    445163503526
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass134,231 miles (+4,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,231 miles
    Test number
    718474201662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass130,212 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,212 miles
    Test number
    747637383998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail130,212 miles (+3,219)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,212 miles
    Test number
    181016004711
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass126,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,993 miles
    Test number
    290961259681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail126,993 miles (+2,642)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,993 miles
    Test number
    933297019232
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass124,351 miles (+4,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,351 miles
    Test number
    588794255377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass119,559 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,559 miles
    Test number
    475876520468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,887 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,887 miles
    Test number
    450445050544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,754 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,754 miles
    Test number
    606787238553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,495 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    649222888227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,247 miles (+3,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,247 miles
    Test number
    398043625004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass106,936 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,936 miles
    Test number
    587061324035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,934 miles (+2,101)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,934 miles
    Test number
    485938314050
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass104,833 miles (+6,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,833 miles
    Test number
    675994313054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail98,606 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,606 miles
    Test number
    668302341380
    • Repaired at testStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass98,606 miles (+16,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,606 miles
    Test number
    757942741314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass81,920 miles (+23,328)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    940153340333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,592 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,592 miles
    Test number
    524144349330
    • NoteO/s/r inner tyre inner tread

  25. Fail58,592 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,592 miles
    Test number
    870844649358
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r inner tyre inner tread

Questions about LS56 BDY

Does LS56 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BDY is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BDY?
The MOT on LS56 BDY is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BDY done?
LS56 BDY was recorded at 146,342 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,293 miles a year.
Has LS56 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BDY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 BDY 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 LS56 BDY find?
LS56 BDY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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