
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LS56 DVOMOT history
LS56 DVO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,567 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 136,567 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,465 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 DVO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 7 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 DVO was last recorded at 136,567 miles on 20 Jul 2022, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 136,278 miles · 8 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 289 miles
- Average per year
- 8,465 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 136,567 miles
- 2021 – 125,661 miles
- 2020 – 121,183 miles
- 2019 – 117,030 miles
- 2018 – 93,847 miles
- 2017 – 84,373 miles
- 2016 – 73,564 miles
- 2015 – 73,358 miles
- 2014 – 68,212 miles
- 2013 – 63,149 miles
- 2012 – 57,144 miles
- 2011 – 45,579 miles
- 2010 – 40,150 miles
- 2009 – 29,691 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear reverse lights inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Tyre light on
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,567 miles (+289)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 136,567 miles
- Test number
- 885096537155
- AdvisoryRear reverse lights inoperative
Fail136,278 miles (+10,617)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,278 miles
- Test number
- 362750086180
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reverse lights inoperative
- AdvisoryTyre light on
Pass125,661 miles (+4,478)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 125,661 miles
- Test number
- 474816823243
- AdvisoryTyre light on
Pass121,183 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 121,183 miles
- Test number
- 894730850453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,181 miles (+4,151)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,181 miles
- Test number
- 984181610510
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre light on
Pass117,030 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 117,030 miles
- Test number
- 497415360629
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Fail117,030 miles (+23,183)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,030 miles
- Test number
- 628964683596
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass93,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 93,847 miles
- Test number
- 644147943653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,847 miles (+9,474)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,847 miles
- Test number
- 388506706401
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass84,373 miles (+10,809)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 84,373 miles
- Test number
- 251836279326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,564 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 73,564 miles
- Test number
- 434059647903
- AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbed on edges
Fail73,564 miles (+206)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,564 miles
- Test number
- 712654816693
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbed on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass73,358 miles (+5,146)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 73,358 miles
- Test number
- 586953407173
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low inner tread
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves split
Pass68,212 miles (+5,063)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 68,212 miles
- Test number
- 158351154304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,149 miles (+6,005)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 63,149 miles
- Test number
- 985050253384
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,144 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 57,144 miles
- Test number
- 705669752371
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake warning light illuminated
Fail57,144 miles (+11,565)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,144 miles
- Test number
- 436379252474
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake warning light illuminated
Pass45,579 miles (+5,429)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 45,579 miles
- Test number
- 619164841374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,150 miles (+10,459)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 40,150 miles
- Test number
- 742973510383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,691 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 29,691 miles
- Test number
- 481777939344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,638 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,638 miles
- Test number
- 692945039384
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS56 DVO
- Does LS56 DVO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 DVO expired on 19 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 DVO?
- The MOT on LS56 DVO expired on 19 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 DVO done?
- LS56 DVO was recorded at 136,567 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2022, an average of 8,465 miles a year.
- Has LS56 DVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 DVO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS56 DVO 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 DVO find?
- LS56 DVO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: rear reverse lights inoperative.
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