LJ56EAM - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
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Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 24 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,972 mi
Expires: 28 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 21 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,967 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 29 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,132 mi
Expires: 28 October 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed - 28 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,131 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 27 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,464 mi
Expires: 26 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 27 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,464 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 18 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,897 mi
Expires: 24 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 15 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,882 mi
Expires: 24 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 06 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,367 mi
Expires: 24 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 06 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,367 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 17 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,653 mi
Expires: 24 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 10 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,431 mi
Expires: 24 April 2019
Passed - 25 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,753 mi
Expires: 24 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 28 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,555 mi
Expires: 27 July 2017
Passed - 10 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,920 mi
Expires: 04 March 2017
Failed - 10 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,917 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate fault indicated (4.1.D.4)
Passed - 05 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,902 mi
Expires: 04 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 02 March 2015 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,902 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Advisory Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 05 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,967 mi
Expires: 04 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,351 mi
Expires: 14 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 13 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,351 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 15 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,771 mi
Expires: 14 September 2012
Passed - 04 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,146 mi
Expires: 03 January 2012
Passed - 16 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,046 mi
Expires: 15 December 2010
Failed - 16 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,046 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for LJ56EAM?
The MOT expires on 28 October 2026.
What is the tax status of LJ56EAM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of LJ56EAM?
This is a 2006 BMW 3 SERIES in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 2497cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of LJ56EAM?
This vehicle produces 218 g/km of CO2 emissions.