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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LS56 DFNMOT history

LS56 DFN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LS56 DFN black 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
135,375 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 DFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 DFN was last recorded at 135,375 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,360 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
6,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,375 miles
  • 2025 – 133,292 miles
  • 2024 – 129,883 miles
  • 2023 – 125,174 miles
  • 2022 – 121,731 miles
  • 2021 – 114,019 miles
  • 2020 – 109,349 miles
  • 2019 – 103,960 miles
  • 2018 – 94,873 miles
  • 2017 – 85,291 miles
  • 2016 – 74,993 miles
  • 2015 – 66,121 miles
  • 2014 – 58,869 miles
  • 2013 – 52,083 miles
  • 2012 – 46,216 miles
  • 2011 – 37,051 miles
  • 2010 – 25,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,375 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,375 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,375 miles
    Test number
    685104390460
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail135,360 miles (+2,068)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    395763594155
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass133,292 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,292 miles
    Test number
    718455842060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,883 miles
    Test number
    991130992993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,883 miles (+4,709)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,883 miles
    Test number
    701374296036
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass125,174 miles (+3,443)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,174 miles
    Test number
    129787056874
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged On Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass121,731 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,731 miles
    Test number
    858404798232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,019 miles (+4,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,019 miles
    Test number
    410873944729
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass109,349 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    455510107635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail109,328 miles (+5,368)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,328 miles
    Test number
    608523981598
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass103,960 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,960 miles
    Test number
    154584283185
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail103,960 miles (+9,087)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,960 miles
    Test number
    271271910536
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass94,873 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,873 miles
    Test number
    473296521186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,868 miles (+9,577)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,868 miles
    Test number
    319393951049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  15. Pass85,291 miles (+10,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,291 miles
    Test number
    433757423468
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses cracked
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  16. Pass74,993 miles (+8,872)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,993 miles
    Test number
    285216468156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,121 miles (+7,252)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    999321525155
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass58,869 miles (+6,786)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    875164304116
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNear side front head lamp washer does not park correctly
    • NoteUnable to check oil level as no dip stick fitted to this model
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass52,083 miles (+5,867)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,083 miles
    Test number
    476006113114
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass46,216 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    259738912471
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail46,213 miles (+9,162)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    838317812157
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass37,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,051 miles
    Test number
    748115321154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,051 miles (+11,448)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,051 miles
    Test number
    828305121110
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail25,603 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,603 miles
    Test number
    392745710037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass25,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,603 miles
    Test number
    833785610085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 DFN

Does LS56 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 DFN is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 DFN?
The MOT on LS56 DFN 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 DFN done?
LS56 DFN was recorded at 135,375 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
Has LS56 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 DFN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 DFN 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 DFN find?
LS56 DFN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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