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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS56 BFMMOT history

LS56 BFM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LS56 BFM grey 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,584 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS56 BFM was last recorded at 131,584 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,929 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,655 miles
Average per year
6,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,584 miles
  • 2025 – 128,929 miles
  • 2024 – 124,100 miles
  • 2023 – 119,257 miles
  • 2022 – 115,228 miles
  • 2021 – 110,401 miles
  • 2020 – 106,196 miles
  • 2019 – 99,796 miles
  • 2018 – 94,542 miles
  • 2017 – 85,075 miles
  • 2016 – 77,857 miles
  • 2015 – 70,990 miles
  • 2014 – 63,478 miles
  • 2013 – 62,128 miles
  • 2012 – 54,896 miles
  • 2011 – 45,795 miles
  • 2010 – 36,356 miles
  • 2009 – 27,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,584 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,584 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,584 miles
    Test number
    566458635152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,929 miles
    Test number
    553880411517
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to rear subframe

  3. Fail128,921 miles (+4,821)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,921 miles
    Test number
    266974785053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to rear subframe

  4. Pass124,100 miles (+4,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,100 miles
    Test number
    114476251003
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass119,257 miles (+4,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,257 miles
    Test number
    294080887644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,228 miles
    Test number
    717451777745
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play at both front wheels under braking

  7. Fail115,228 miles (+4,827)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,228 miles
    Test number
    366260886324
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play at both front wheels under braking

  8. Pass110,401 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,401 miles
    Test number
    980049790189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail110,382 miles (+4,186)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,382 miles
    Test number
    965145670214
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass106,196 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,196 miles
    Test number
    291850533457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,059 miles (+6,263)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,059 miles
    Test number
    706345509470
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass99,796 miles (+5,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    555433172627
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass94,542 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,542 miles
    Test number
    440899471653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,475 miles (+9,400)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,475 miles
    Test number
    901554863601
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass85,075 miles (+7,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    405742536385
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edge

  16. Pass77,857 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,857 miles
    Test number
    644777982794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,990 miles
    Test number
    308200675085
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail70,990 miles (+7,512)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,990 miles
    Test number
    246571765069
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass63,478 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    166173364461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,128 miles (+7,232)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,128 miles
    Test number
    756369903389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,896 miles (+9,101)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    415764102433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,795 miles (+9,439)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,795 miles
    Test number
    837879801351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,356 miles (+9,166)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,356 miles
    Test number
    191400410350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,190 miles
    Test number
    573114509308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS56 BFM

Does LS56 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BFM is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BFM?
The MOT on LS56 BFM is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BFM done?
LS56 BFM was recorded at 131,584 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,332 miles a year.
Has LS56 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BFM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 BFM 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 BFM find?
LS56 BFM passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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