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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.

LS56 NBD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass262,779 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass103,504 miles (+11,745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,504 miles
    Test number
    293325118011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,759 miles (+12,507)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,759 miles
    Test number
    868759804393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,252 miles (+8,665)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    849317913379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    257923612377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass59,132 miles (+14,286)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,132 miles
    Test number
    498769411467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,846 miles (+12,640)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,846 miles
    Test number
    862172110365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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