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Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS56 DFXMOT history

LS56 DFX is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

LS56 DFX green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
204,362 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 DFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS56 DFX was last recorded at 204,362 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 4,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,751 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,611 miles
Average per year
10,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 204,362 miles
  • 2023 – 199,751 miles
  • 2022 – 194,584 miles
  • 2021 – 191,714 miles
  • 2020 – 188,504 miles
  • 2019 – 177,520 miles
  • 2018 – 161,363 miles
  • 2017 – 144,225 miles
  • 2016 – 128,594 miles
  • 2015 – 116,103 miles
  • 2014 – 105,671 miles
  • 2013 – 90,840 miles
  • 2012 – 77,302 miles
  • 2010 – 59,013 miles
  • 2009 – 48,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,362 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension arm bushes perished and worn
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on vehicle floor pan and protection covers fitted
  • AdvisorySlight play inside steering rack

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,362 miles (+4,611)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,362 miles
    Test number
    788792045372
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arm bushes perished and worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on vehicle floor pan and protection covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play inside steering rack

  2. Pass199,751 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    199,751 miles
    Test number
    916290918030
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail199,751 miles (+5,167)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,751 miles
    Test number
    176164244735
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass194,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    194,584 miles
    Test number
    361100940446
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail194,584 miles (+2,870)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,584 miles
    Test number
    310021985780
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass191,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    191,714 miles
    Test number
    402178610937
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lock warning on dashboard

  7. Fail191,714 miles (+3,210)4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,714 miles
    Test number
    552502862847
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lock warning on dashboard

  8. Pass188,504 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    188,504 miles
    Test number
    455377103564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail188,504 miles (+10,984)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,504 miles
    Test number
    227972531581
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass177,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    177,520 miles
    Test number
    829407591139
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail177,520 miles (+16,157)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,520 miles
    Test number
    305214703003
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass161,363 miles (+17,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,363 miles
    Test number
    595716147089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass144,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,225 miles
    Test number
    804830295034
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn very low on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering lock light on

  14. Fail144,225 miles (+15,631)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,225 miles
    Test number
    582142350280
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn very low on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering lock light on

  15. Pass128,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,594 miles
    Test number
    269425290047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail128,594 miles (+12,491)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,594 miles
    Test number
    456161979222
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass116,103 miles (+10,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,103 miles
    Test number
    967182675054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass105,671 miles (+14,831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,671 miles
    Test number
    179006064063
    • NoteRear pads on legal limit

  19. Pass90,840 miles (+13,538)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    278017563070
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted.
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted.
    • NoteVehicle tested in wet conditions.

  20. Fail77,302 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,302 miles
    Test number
    438024872075
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteSteering lock warning light on

  21. Pass77,302 miles (+18,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,302 miles
    Test number
    909884072012
    • NoteSteering lock warning light on

  22. Pass59,013 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    663529600322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,009 miles (+10,857)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,009 miles
    Test number
    534627100398
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass48,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    920209149385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 DFX

Does LS56 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 DFX expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 DFX?
The MOT on LS56 DFX expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 DFX done?
LS56 DFX was recorded at 204,362 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 10,970 miles a year.
Has LS56 DFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 DFX has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 DFX 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 DFX find?
LS56 DFX failed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake hose excessively deteriorated both front; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 4 more.

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