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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LS56 ZXNMOT history

LS56 ZXN is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 27 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LS56 ZXN black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,802 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 ZXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 ZXN was last recorded at 146,802 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 7,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,123 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,679 miles
Average per year
7,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,802 miles
  • 2025 – 139,123 miles
  • 2024 – 134,733 miles
  • 2023 – 130,375 miles
  • 2022 – 121,694 miles
  • 2021 – 115,788 miles
  • 2020 – 113,237 miles
  • 2019 – 107,391 miles
  • 2017 – 96,522 miles
  • 2016 – 83,393 miles
  • 2015 – 73,219 miles
  • 2014 – 67,299 miles
  • 2013 – 61,011 miles
  • 2012 – 53,713 miles
  • 2011 – 44,240 miles
  • 2010 – 35,861 miles
  • 2009 – 23,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,802 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • 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))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,802 miles (+7,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,802 miles
    Test number
    413255906988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass139,123 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,123 miles
    Test number
    403322039484
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,117 miles (+4,384)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,117 miles
    Test number
    182058515977
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass134,733 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,733 miles
    Test number
    255128980226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,375 miles (+8,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,375 miles
    Test number
    576144747007
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,694 miles (+5,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    630197483690
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,788 miles (+2,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    460957898556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass113,237 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,237 miles
    Test number
    770822082525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,391 miles (+10,869)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    693749154617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,522 miles (+13,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,522 miles
    Test number
    559919771041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass83,393 miles (+10,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,393 miles
    Test number
    528384669069
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDash warning light on

  12. Pass73,219 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,219 miles
    Test number
    964843572723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on edges

  13. Fail73,215 miles (+5,916)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,215 miles
    Test number
    447538074778
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f slight bind
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on edges

  14. Pass67,299 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,299 miles
    Test number
    716931554335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,011 miles (+7,298)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,011 miles
    Test number
    368513953313
    • 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)
    • NoteAll brake pads close to limit

  16. Pass53,713 miles (+9,473)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,713 miles
    Test number
    155203452342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,240 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,240 miles
    Test number
    668406451378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail44,240 miles (+8,379)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,240 miles
    Test number
    267236951308
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass35,861 miles (+12,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,861 miles
    Test number
    962244930351
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass23,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,711 miles
    Test number
    462157839496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 ZXN

Does LS56 ZXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 ZXN is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 ZXN?
The MOT on LS56 ZXN is valid until 1 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 ZXN done?
LS56 ZXN was recorded at 146,802 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,314 miles a year.
Has LS56 ZXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 ZXN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 ZXN 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 ZXN find?
LS56 ZXN passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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