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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS56 WLGMOT history

LS56 WLG is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 196,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

LS56 WLG grey 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 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
196,424 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WLG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WLG was last recorded at 196,424 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,769 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
655 miles
Average per year
10,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,424 miles
  • 2023 – 184,248 miles
  • 2022 – 172,605 miles
  • 2021 – 157,526 miles
  • 2020 – 139,013 miles
  • 2019 – 130,156 miles
  • 2017 – 124,907 miles
  • 2016 – 118,993 miles
  • 2015 – 112,987 miles
  • 2014 – 103,699 miles
  • 2013 – 96,275 miles
  • 2012 – 87,242 miles
  • 2011 – 79,239 miles
  • 2010 – 58,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,424 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edge 0 225/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,424 miles (+655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    196,424 miles
    Test number
    650559944504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edge 0 225/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail195,769 miles (+11,521)1 dangerous5 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,769 miles
    Test number
    982019433021
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edge 0 225/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass184,248 miles (+11,643)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    184,248 miles
    Test number
    547375066258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,605 miles (+15,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    172,605 miles
    Test number
    824574951656
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,526 miles (+18,513)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,526 miles
    Test number
    461390504008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,013 miles (+8,857)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,013 miles
    Test number
    492290022204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,156 miles (+5,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,156 miles
    Test number
    896254421991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass124,907 miles (+5,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,907 miles
    Test number
    703089924536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  9. Pass118,993 miles (+6,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,993 miles
    Test number
    350211449104
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass112,987 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,987 miles
    Test number
    573312130924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  11. Fail112,987 miles (+9,288)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,987 miles
    Test number
    800836559233
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  12. Pass103,699 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,699 miles
    Test number
    739760654380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,275 miles (+9,033)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    785352353319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    237073102346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,242 miles (+8,003)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    677323702360
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass79,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,239 miles
    Test number
    896900051354
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail79,239 miles (+20,459)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,239 miles
    Test number
    818529741339
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,780 miles
    Test number
    904020780158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS56 WLG

Does LS56 WLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 WLG expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WLG?
The MOT on LS56 WLG expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 WLG done?
LS56 WLG was recorded at 196,424 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 10,085 miles a year.
Has LS56 WLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WLG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 WLG 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 WLG find?
LS56 WLG passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edge 0 225/45/17 91w; oil leak, but not excessive from sump and gearbox, and 1 more.

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