
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LS56 NBDMOT history
LS56 NBD is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 262,779 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 262,779 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 15,498 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 NBD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 29 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 NBD was last recorded at 262,779 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 27,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 235,242 miles · 19 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 27,537 miles
- Average per year
- 15,498 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 262,779 miles
- 2021 – 235,242 miles
- 2020 – 139,539 miles
- 2019 – 132,916 miles
- 2018 – 125,299 miles
- 2017 – 117,788 miles
- 2016 – 111,009 miles
- 2015 – 103,504 miles
- 2014 – 91,759 miles
- 2013 – 79,252 miles
- 2012 – 70,587 miles
- 2011 – 59,132 miles
- 2010 – 44,846 miles
- 2009 – 32,206 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear worn to approx, 3 - 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on both edges
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass262,779 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 262,779 miles
- Test number
- 384845966100
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear worn to approx, 3 - 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on both edges
Pass254,456 km (+10,003)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 254,456 km
- Test number
- 740935114226
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald on outer / worn inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald inner / worn outer edges
Pass244,453 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 244,453 km
- Test number
- 327211597364
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner / worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres near bald inner edges / worn outer edges
Pass235,242 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 235,242 miles
- Test number
- 194297646534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail235,203 km3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,203 km
- Test number
- 884100608432
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish. marked yellow. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing/ worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish. marked yellow. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass139,539 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 139,539 miles
- Test number
- 374806381053
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail139,539 miles (+6,623)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,539 miles
- Test number
- 118063167681
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass132,916 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 132,916 miles
- Test number
- 632870427047
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,915 miles (+7,616)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,915 miles
- Test number
- 587555357972
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,299 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 125,299 miles
- Test number
- 729567452676
- AdvisoryBRAKE FLEXI HOSES OLD/HARD
- AdvisoryINNER FR PADS QUITE WORN
Fail125,299 miles (+7,511)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,299 miles
- Test number
- 724691757224
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMMEND RENEWAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged POOR CONDITION , RECOMMEND RENEWAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,788 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 117,788 miles
- Test number
- 922509490017
- Advisory1. front no plate cracked 2. Rear bump stops broken
Fail117,788 miles (+6,779)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,788 miles
- Test number
- 164840917347
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Advisory1. front no plate cracked 2. Rear bump stops broken
Pass111,009 miles (+7,505)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 111,009 miles
- Test number
- 424555700226
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald outer & near bald inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn to approx,5mm
Pass103,504 miles (+11,745)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 103,504 miles
- Test number
- 293325118011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,759 miles (+12,507)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 91,759 miles
- Test number
- 868759804393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,252 miles (+8,665)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 79,252 miles
- Test number
- 849317913379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 70,587 miles
- Test number
- 257923612377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,587 miles (+11,455)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,587 miles
- Test number
- 538530112338
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,132 miles (+14,286)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 59,132 miles
- Test number
- 498769411467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,846 miles (+12,640)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 44,846 miles
- Test number
- 862172110365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 32,206 miles
- Test number
- 210362729390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 NBD
- Does LS56 NBD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 NBD expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 NBD?
- The MOT on LS56 NBD expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 NBD done?
- LS56 NBD was recorded at 262,779 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 15,498 miles a year.
- Has LS56 NBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 NBD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS56 NBD 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 NBD find?
- LS56 NBD passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake pad(s) wearing thin rear worn to approx, 3 - 4mm; both front tyres worn on both edges.
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