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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS56 WKWMOT history

LS56 WKW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

LS56 WKW black 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 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
147,253 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WKW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WKW was last recorded at 147,253 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 6,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,851 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,402 miles
Average per year
8,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,253 miles
  • 2023 – 140,851 miles
  • 2022 – 126,268 miles
  • 2021 – 103,412 miles
  • 2020 – 92,420 miles
  • 2019 – 86,583 miles
  • 2018 – 80,285 miles
  • 2017 – 74,176 miles
  • 2016 – 67,875 miles
  • 2015 – 62,592 miles
  • 2014 – 56,693 miles
  • 2013 – 33,297 miles
  • 2011 – 26,532 miles
  • 2009 – 18,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,253 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Indicator stalk faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake warning light is on (pad lead damaged)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,253 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,253 miles
    Test number
    962855995862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,851 miles (+251)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,851 miles
    Test number
    738487255016
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIndicator stalk faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake warning light is on (pad lead damaged)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is on

  3. Fail140,600 miles (+14,332)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,600 miles
    Test number
    549160100837
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIndicator stalk faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake warning light is on (pad lead damaged)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is on

  4. Pass126,268 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,268 miles
    Test number
    184394964365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside slightly low effort from parking brake

  5. Fail126,263 miles (+22,851)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,263 miles
    Test number
    468596037675
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside slightly low effort from parking brake

  6. Pass103,412 miles (+10,992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,412 miles
    Test number
    568576946626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,420 miles (+5,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,420 miles
    Test number
    758338869421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,583 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,583 miles
    Test number
    910151276871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,285 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    985334483830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,176 miles (+6,301)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    992845338612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,875 miles
    Test number
    609979950789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,875 miles (+5,283)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,875 miles
    Test number
    723465381889
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass62,592 miles (+5,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,592 miles
    Test number
    333294627285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.07 MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.62 MM (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,693 miles (+23,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,693 miles
    Test number
    205468684469
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass33,297 miles (+6,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,297 miles
    Test number
    237005103021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass26,532 miles (+5,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,532 miles
    Test number
    599214861340
    • 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)

  17. Pass21,322 miles (+3,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,322 miles
    Test number
    537884001022
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass18,186 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,186 miles
    Test number
    841083249315
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS56 WKW

Does LS56 WKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 WKW expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WKW?
The MOT on LS56 WKW expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 WKW done?
LS56 WKW was recorded at 147,253 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 8,515 miles a year.
Has LS56 WKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WKW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 WKW 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 WKW find?
LS56 WKW passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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