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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

LS56 DFJMOT history

LS56 DFJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LS56 DFJ 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,698 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 DFJ was last recorded at 134,698 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,669 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
6,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,698 miles
  • 2025 – 132,432 miles
  • 2024 – 126,135 miles
  • 2023 – 119,907 miles
  • 2022 – 113,477 miles
  • 2021 – 107,488 miles
  • 2020 – 101,573 miles
  • 2019 – 93,222 miles
  • 2018 – 86,679 miles
  • 2017 – 82,211 miles
  • 2016 – 77,423 miles
  • 2015 – 70,985 miles
  • 2014 – 63,610 miles
  • 2013 – 55,267 miles
  • 2012 – 45,939 miles
  • 2011 – 38,080 miles
  • 2010 – 35,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,698 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,698 miles
    Test number
    386518787975
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail134,698 miles (+29)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,698 miles
    Test number
    676250966818
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,669 miles (+2,237)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,669 miles
    Test number
    556763547790
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass132,432 miles (+6,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,432 miles
    Test number
    775229072438
    • 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))

  5. Pass126,135 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,135 miles
    Test number
    607798620733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,907 miles
    Test number
    303342471265
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail119,907 miles (+6,430)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,907 miles
    Test number
    423485573900
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,477 miles (+5,989)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,477 miles
    Test number
    768799106476
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,488 miles (+5,915)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,488 miles
    Test number
    107654321382
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass101,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,573 miles
    Test number
    623808523825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail101,573 miles (+8,351)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,573 miles
    Test number
    276722555612
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass93,222 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,222 miles
    Test number
    679896152795
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail93,221 miles (+6,542)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,221 miles
    Test number
    341287351466
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass86,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,679 miles
    Test number
    317227310983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,679 miles (+4,468)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,679 miles
    Test number
    786165592764
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass82,211 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,211 miles
    Test number
    426219587886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,423 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,423 miles
    Test number
    570672092020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,985 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    865716745100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,974 miles (+7,364)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    565850045161
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass63,610 miles (+8,343)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    136010644142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,267 miles (+9,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    558053833101
    • 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)

  22. Pass45,939 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,939 miles
    Test number
    718350032162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,080 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,080 miles
    Test number
    285584841474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,735 miles (+7,251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,735 miles
    Test number
    220346130306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre pressure low.

  25. Pass28,484 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,484 miles
    Test number
    821427700090
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate damaged nearside front lower corner
    • NoteNear side and off side front tyres wearing on outer EDGES

Questions about LS56 DFJ

Does LS56 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 DFJ is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 DFJ?
The MOT on LS56 DFJ is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 DFJ done?
LS56 DFJ was recorded at 134,698 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,395 miles a year.
Has LS56 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 DFJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 DFJ 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 DFJ find?
LS56 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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