
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc
LS56 ZDFMOT history
LS56 ZDF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 178,378 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,325 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 ZDF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 16 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 ZDF was last recorded at 178,378 miles on 8 Jan 2022, 6,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 171,480 miles · 26 Aug 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 6,898 miles
- Average per year
- 8,325 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 178,378 miles
- 2020 – 171,480 miles
- 2019 – 168,084 miles
- 2018 – 162,659 miles
- 2017 – 156,854 miles
- 2016 – 149,051 miles
- 2015 – 144,267 miles
- 2014 – 132,691 miles
- 2013 – 123,228 miles
- 2012 – 111,663 miles
- 2011 – 102,728 miles
- 2010 – 78,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 11 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,378 miles (+6,898)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 178,378 miles
- Test number
- 411208228624
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass171,480 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 171,480 miles
- Test number
- 170824375898
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,480 miles (+3,396)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,480 miles
- Test number
- 725566012927
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,084 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 168,084 miles
- Test number
- 217824283911
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,084 miles (+5,425)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,084 miles
- Test number
- 681116413182
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,659 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 162,659 miles
- Test number
- 711102182384
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail162,658 miles (+5,804)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,658 miles
- Test number
- 249665961598
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass156,854 miles (+7,803)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 156,854 miles
- Test number
- 724884513008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,051 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 149,051 miles
- Test number
- 212220502589
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail149,051 miles (+4,784)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,051 miles
- Test number
- 132247863484
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass144,267 miles (+11,576)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 144,267 miles
- Test number
- 817022545077
- NoteOil leak
Pass132,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 132,691 miles
- Test number
- 636227424073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,691 miles (+9,463)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,691 miles
- Test number
- 757437424032
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass123,228 miles (+11,565)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 123,228 miles
- Test number
- 517622443040
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front fog lights not working
Pass111,663 miles (+8,935)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 111,663 miles
- Test number
- 117083412476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,728 miles (+24,179)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 102,728 miles
- Test number
- 525644301022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside rear parking brake did not lock
- NoteOil leak
- NotePetrol cap seal cracked
Pass78,549 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 78,549 miles
- Test number
- 120281710460
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on both outer edges
Questions about LS56 ZDF
- Does LS56 ZDF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 ZDF expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 ZDF?
- The MOT on LS56 ZDF expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 ZDF done?
- LS56 ZDF was recorded at 178,378 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2022, an average of 8,325 miles a year.
- Has LS56 ZDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 ZDF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS56 ZDF 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 ZDF find?
- LS56 ZDF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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