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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

LS56 DVHMOT history

LS56 DVH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LS56 DVH 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 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,065 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 DVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 DVH was last recorded at 159,065 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,201 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,864 miles
Average per year
6,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,065 miles
  • 2024 – 157,201 miles
  • 2023 – 156,450 miles
  • 2022 – 151,303 miles
  • 2021 – 145,487 miles
  • 2020 – 139,430 miles
  • 2019 – 131,300 miles
  • 2018 – 125,000 miles
  • 2017 – 117,519 miles
  • 2016 – 110,265 miles
  • 2015 – 103,317 miles
  • 2014 – 95,954 miles
  • 2013 – 87,616 miles
  • 2012 – 78,830 miles
  • 2011 – 69,859 miles
  • 2010 – 61,010 miles
  • 2009 – 48,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,065 miles
    Test number
    317677047570
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail159,065 miles (+1,864)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,065 miles
    Test number
    620588045417
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass157,201 miles (+751)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,201 miles
    Test number
    756663755925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,450 miles (+5,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,450 miles
    Test number
    954782952386
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,303 miles (+5,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,303 miles
    Test number
    560566380690
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,487 miles (+6,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,487 miles
    Test number
    506798224854
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass139,430 miles (+8,130)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,430 miles
    Test number
    498876068239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,300 miles (+6,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,300 miles
    Test number
    556475394239
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass125,000 miles (+7,481)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,000 miles
    Test number
    486855852140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,519 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,519 miles
    Test number
    397227193728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail117,519 miles (+7,254)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,519 miles
    Test number
    347035871323
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass110,265 miles (+6,948)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    224712357678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly buckled

  13. Pass103,317 miles (+237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,317 miles
    Test number
    467386136741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail103,080 miles (+7,126)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,080 miles
    Test number
    833846735669
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDpf light on dash

  15. Pass95,954 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,954 miles
    Test number
    776863894262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,616 miles (+8,786)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,616 miles
    Test number
    769597793240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,830 miles (+8,971)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,830 miles
    Test number
    469192512315
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass69,859 miles (+8,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    876104111364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,010 miles (+12,367)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    262949310358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    443174729423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 DVH

Does LS56 DVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 DVH is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 DVH?
The MOT on LS56 DVH is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 DVH done?
LS56 DVH was recorded at 159,065 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 6,935 miles a year.
Has LS56 DVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 DVH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 DVH 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 DVH find?
LS56 DVH passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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