BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,979 cc
LS56 WLAMOT history
LS56 WLA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 156,988 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,089 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 WLA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 7 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 WLA was last recorded at 156,988 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 7,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Apr 2015: 58,222 miles, lower than 82,716 miles on 26 Apr 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 149,830 miles · 19 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,158 miles
- Average per year
- 7,089 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,988 miles
- 2025 – 149,830 miles
- 2024 – 143,999 miles
- 2023 – 138,557 miles
- 2022 – 129,939 miles
- 2021 – 117,276 miles
- 2020 – 114,342 miles
- 2019 – 110,557 miles
- 2018 – 105,591 miles
- 2017 – 102,078 miles
- 2016 – 94,630 miles
- 2015 – 58,222 miles
- 2014 – 82,716 miles
- 2013 – 77,141 miles
- 2012 – 73,067 miles
- 2011 – 59,258 miles
- 2010 – 45,155 miles
- 2009 – 31,671 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,988 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 hose slightly deteriorated Cracking
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4000 miles
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush worn both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,988 miles (+7,158)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 156,988 miles
- Test number
- 678095228306
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,830 miles (+5,831)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 149,830 miles
- Test number
- 639371343841
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,999 miles (+35)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 143,999 miles
- Test number
- 282171537224
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak to engine
Fail143,964 miles (+5,407)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,964 miles
- Test number
- 216836387424
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak to engine
Pass138,557 miles (+8,618)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 138,557 miles
- Test number
- 237815834201
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,939 miles (+12,663)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 129,939 miles
- Test number
- 771986948069
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,276 miles (+2,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 117,276 miles
- Test number
- 739066227769
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass114,342 miles (+3,785)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 114,342 miles
- Test number
- 110802031617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,557 miles (+4,966)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,557 miles
- Test number
- 317817469323
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,591 miles (+3,513)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 105,591 miles
- Test number
- 155940826619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,078 miles (+7,448)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 102,078 miles
- Test number
- 832443776783
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
Pass94,630 miles (+36,408)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 94,630 miles
- Test number
- 844632678453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,222 miles (-24,494)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 58,222 miles
- Test number
- 299795915196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,716 miles (+5,575)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 82,716 miles
- Test number
- 209746714116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,141 miles (+4,074)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 77,141 miles
- Test number
- 105945413174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,067 miles (+121)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 73,067 miles
- Test number
- 106507912155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,946 miles (+13,688)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,946 miles
- Test number
- 307349772002
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass59,258 miles (+280)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,258 miles
- Test number
- 248321561022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,978 miles (+13,823)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,978 miles
- Test number
- 197913851400
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,155 miles (+273)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 45,155 miles
- Test number
- 261517030036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,882 miles (+13,211)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,882 miles
- Test number
- 911754030059
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass31,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 31,671 miles
- Test number
- 370886119007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 WLA
- Does LS56 WLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WLA is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 WLA?
- The MOT on LS56 WLA is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS56 WLA done?
- LS56 WLA was recorded at 156,988 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,089 miles a year.
- Has LS56 WLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 WLA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS56 WLA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS56 WLA find?
- LS56 WLA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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