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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

LS56 NBLMOT history

LS56 NBL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.

LS56 NBL blue 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 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
115,286 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 NBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 NBL was last recorded at 115,286 miles on 27 Apr 2023, 523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,763 miles · 23 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
523 miles
Average per year
5,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,286 miles
  • 2022 – 114,763 miles
  • 2021 – 113,907 miles
  • 2019 – 112,850 miles
  • 2018 – 108,709 miles
  • 2017 – 105,400 miles
  • 2016 – 96,111 miles
  • 2015 – 88,013 miles
  • 2014 – 73,504 miles
  • 2012 – 70,175 miles
  • 2011 – 58,075 miles
  • 2010 – 50,450 miles
  • 2009 – 40,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,286 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,286 miles (+523)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,286 miles
    Test number
    802403037698
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass114,763 miles (+856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,763 miles
    Test number
    545871074423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass113,907 miles (+1,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,907 miles
    Test number
    463146344063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,850 miles (+4,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,850 miles
    Test number
    683669256706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,709 miles
    Test number
    195431639849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,709 miles (+3,309)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,709 miles
    Test number
    485859474415
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass105,400 miles (+9,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    449988174958
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear tyres are getting low on tread and slight cuts in tread

  8. Pass96,111 miles (+8,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,111 miles
    Test number
    655541413150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FRONT CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass88,013 miles (+14,509)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,013 miles
    Test number
    604377664812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,504 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    518353974281
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteSteering angle sensor light on

  11. Fail73,502 miles (+64)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    995856264244
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteSteering angle sensor light on

  12. Fail73,438 miles (+3,263)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    358743824444
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,175 miles
    Test number
    696635252303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail70,175 miles (+12,100)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,175 miles
    Test number
    709325552316
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,075 miles (+7,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    856037931378
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    940707830310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,450 miles (+10,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    722377230355
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Fail40,423 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,423 miles
    Test number
    513656639318
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil down one side of car

  19. Pass40,423 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,423 miles
    Test number
    991586839385
    • NoteOil down one side of car

Questions about LS56 NBL

Does LS56 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 NBL expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 NBL?
The MOT on LS56 NBL expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 NBL done?
LS56 NBL was recorded at 115,286 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 5,587 miles a year.
Has LS56 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 NBL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LS56 NBL 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 NBL find?
LS56 NBL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 1 more.

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