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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LS56 DWEMOT history

LS56 DWE is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 39,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
39,115 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 DWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 DWE was last recorded at 39,115 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,405 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
710 miles
Average per year
1,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,115 miles
  • 2024 – 38,405 miles
  • 2023 – 37,535 miles
  • 2022 – 36,483 miles
  • 2021 – 35,325 miles
  • 2020 – 34,504 miles
  • 2019 – 33,640 miles
  • 2018 – 31,500 miles
  • 2017 – 30,156 miles
  • 2016 – 28,463 miles
  • 2015 – 26,854 miles
  • 2014 – 24,827 miles
  • 2013 – 21,591 miles
  • 2012 – 19,307 miles
  • 2011 – 16,629 miles
  • 2010 – 13,550 miles
  • 2009 – 10,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,115 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,115 miles (+710)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    262709904155
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass38,405 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    38,405 miles
    Test number
    869545726848
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail38,390 miles (+855)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,390 miles
    Test number
    554377184633
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 rear central brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass37,535 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    37,535 miles
    Test number
    437887523902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,483 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,483 miles
    Test number
    482881800953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail36,479 miles (+1,154)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,479 miles
    Test number
    627782251907
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass35,325 miles (+821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    128726173955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass34,504 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    765485404348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass33,640 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    822357132656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,500 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,500 miles
    Test number
    408910658629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,156 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,156 miles
    Test number
    978093047487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,463 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,463 miles
    Test number
    429625937449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,854 miles (+2,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,854 miles
    Test number
    529255889528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted preventing a full inspection of an adult belt

  14. Pass24,827 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,827 miles
    Test number
    895131834318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,591 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    21,591 miles
    Test number
    805081633372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,307 miles
    Test number
    275558122304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,307 miles (+2,678)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,307 miles
    Test number
    428006922342
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass16,629 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,629 miles
    Test number
    707837821315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,550 miles
    Test number
    200068520315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,550 miles (+3,212)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,550 miles
    Test number
    934948720334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass10,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    10,338 miles
    Test number
    732459929330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 DWE

Does LS56 DWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 DWE is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 DWE?
The MOT on LS56 DWE is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 DWE done?
LS56 DWE was recorded at 39,115 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,794 miles a year.
Has LS56 DWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 DWE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 DWE 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 DWE find?
LS56 DWE passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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