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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS56 WMAMOT history

LS56 WMA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LS56 WMA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,371 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WMA
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
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WMA was last recorded at 96,371 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,193 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,178 miles
Average per year
3,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,371 miles
  • 2024 – 91,193 miles
  • 2023 – 85,674 miles
  • 2022 – 84,019 miles
  • 2020 – 82,949 miles
  • 2019 – 81,637 miles
  • 2018 – 80,396 miles
  • 2017 – 76,473 miles
  • 2016 – 73,039 miles
  • 2015 – 66,215 miles
  • 2014 – 61,580 miles
  • 2013 – 55,444 miles
  • 2012 – 48,574 miles
  • 2011 – 43,801 miles
  • 2009 – 37,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,371 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Top and bottom covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,371 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,371 miles
    Test number
    756668648392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,193 miles (+3,804)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    921777830941
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass87,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    758194566760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,389 miles (+1,715)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    507791063295
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass85,674 miles (+1,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,674 miles
    Test number
    723994262628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,019 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,019 miles
    Test number
    878978602351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,015 miles (+1,066)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,015 miles
    Test number
    433874080672
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,949 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    211306167263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,637 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,637 miles
    Test number
    212213093304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,396 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,396 miles
    Test number
    777463797935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom covers fitted

  11. Fail80,332 miles (+3,859)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,332 miles
    Test number
    350109900313
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom covers fitted

  12. Pass76,473 miles (+3,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    332004040769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass73,039 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,039 miles
    Test number
    200913051362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,034 miles (+6,819)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    250229190080
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass66,215 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    249786975090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail66,201 miles (+4,621)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    379555475026
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass61,580 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,580 miles
    Test number
    105424084040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail61,576 miles (+6,132)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,576 miles
    Test number
    525363084006
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,444 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    709309173054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDSC warning light on

  20. Fail55,444 miles (+6,870)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    947558873097
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDSC warning light on

  21. Fail48,574 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    158140282436
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,574 miles (+4,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    657990682028
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass43,801 miles (+6,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    515100691000
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Fail37,457 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    372112159340
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass37,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    780082059375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 WMA

Does LS56 WMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WMA is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WMA?
The MOT on LS56 WMA is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 WMA done?
LS56 WMA was recorded at 96,371 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,661 miles a year.
Has LS56 WMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WMA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 WMA 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 WMA find?
LS56 WMA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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