BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LS56 MGSMOT history
LS56 MGS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 129,220 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 MGS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 MGS was last recorded at 129,220 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 3,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 126,141 miles · 20 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,079 miles
- Average per year
- 7,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,220 miles
- 2023 – 126,141 miles
- 2022 – 121,172 miles
- 2021 – 119,711 miles
- 2020 – 115,301 miles
- 2019 – 110,092 miles
- 2018 – 108,774 miles
- 2017 – 98,523 miles
- 2016 – 82,183 miles
- 2015 – 62,870 miles
- 2014 – 48,620 miles
- 2012 – 31,302 miles
- 2011 – 20,994 miles
- 2010 – 17,088 miles
- 2009 – 13,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,220 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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.
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,220 miles (+3,079)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 129,220 miles
- Test number
- 146132534995
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,141 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 126,141 miles
- Test number
- 846085129135
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Fail126,141 miles (+4,969)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,141 miles
- Test number
- 843536034930
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass121,172 miles (+1,461)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 121,172 miles
- Test number
- 643801724706
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under-body and suspension components.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,711 miles (+4,410)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 119,711 miles
- Test number
- 695791253162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,301 miles (+5,209)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 115,301 miles
- Test number
- 411425418813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,092 miles (+568)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 110,092 miles
- Test number
- 371219799435
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body has cover / tray fitted
Pass109,524 miles (+750)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 109,524 miles
- Test number
- 404080357731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 108,774 miles
- Test number
- 669856661849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,774 miles (+102)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,774 miles
- Test number
- 972484850052
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail108,672 miles (+10,149)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,672 miles
- Test number
- 709493934860
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass98,523 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 98,523 miles
- Test number
- 672771946153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly feathered on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail98,523 miles (+16,340)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,523 miles
- Test number
- 808877551511
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly feathered on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass82,183 miles (+19,313)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 82,183 miles
- Test number
- 112825695890
- AdvisoryNearside Front pad wire insecure/broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,870 miles (+14,250)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 62,870 miles
- Test number
- 449220445004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,620 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 48,620 miles
- Test number
- 949160334090
- NoteRear pad warning light on
Fail48,620 miles (+17,318)1 dangerous3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,620 miles
- Test number
- 428070334078
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outside edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm
- NoteRear pad warning light on
Pass31,302 miles (+10,308)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 31,302 miles
- Test number
- 315551242396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,994 miles (+3,906)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 20,994 miles
- Test number
- 296055951255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,088 miles (+3,699)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 17,088 miles
- Test number
- 750523060242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 13,389 miles
- Test number
- 321217969413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 MGS
- Does LS56 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 MGS expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 MGS?
- The MOT on LS56 MGS expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 MGS done?
- LS56 MGS was recorded at 129,220 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 7,512 miles a year.
- Has LS56 MGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 MGS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS56 MGS 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 MGS find?
- LS56 MGS passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both); rear exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 2 more.
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