
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
LS56 KNBMOT history
LS56 KNB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 150,127 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,920 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 KNB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Feb 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 KNB was last recorded at 150,127 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 7,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 143,113 miles · 3 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,014 miles
- Average per year
- 7,920 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 150,127 miles
- 2023 – 143,113 miles
- 2022 – 134,256 miles
- 2021 – 124,574 miles
- 2020 – 114,793 miles
- 2019 – 105,522 miles
- 2018 – 95,215 miles
- 2017 – 80,668 miles
- 2015 – 71,711 miles
- 2014 – 63,285 miles
- 2013 – 57,538 miles
- 2012 – 53,476 miles
- 2011 – 48,915 miles
- 2010 – 35,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,127 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 150,127 miles
- Test number
- 352822352512
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail150,127 miles (+7,014)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,127 miles
- Test number
- 506457454390
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,113 miles (+8,857)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 143,113 miles
- Test number
- 714429918049
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,256 miles (+9,682)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 134,256 miles
- Test number
- 665604553066
- AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass124,574 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 124,574 miles
- Test number
- 701210970348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail124,572 miles (+9,779)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,572 miles
- Test number
- 652819974601
- DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing OSF and NSF wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,793 miles (+9,271)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 114,793 miles
- Test number
- 113545206740
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,522 miles (+10,307)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 105,522 miles
- Test number
- 721311433607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,215 miles (+14,547)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 95,215 miles
- Test number
- 324053216349
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64mm ( very close to limit) (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.68 ( very close to limit ) (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,668 miles (+8,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 80,668 miles
- Test number
- 871092059270
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all in parts slit corrosion (3.5.1i)
Pass71,711 miles (+8,426)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 71,711 miles
- Test number
- 914638842401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,285 miles (+5,747)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 63,285 miles
- Test number
- 969092574232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,538 miles (+4,062)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 57,538 miles
- Test number
- 389271653330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,476 miles (+4,561)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 53,476 miles
- Test number
- 499539052334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,915 miles (+4,753)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 48,915 miles
- Test number
- 479434961344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 44,162 miles
- Test number
- 868321361152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,158 miles (+8,417)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,158 miles
- Test number
- 685531661175
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass35,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 35,741 miles
- Test number
- 374399110100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,741 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,741 miles
- Test number
- 183605710168
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS56 KNB
- Does LS56 KNB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 KNB expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 KNB?
- The MOT on LS56 KNB expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 KNB done?
- LS56 KNB was recorded at 150,127 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 7,920 miles a year.
- Has LS56 KNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 KNB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS56 KNB 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 KNB find?
- LS56 KNB passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 2 more.
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