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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

596 CLTMOT history

596 CLT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 29,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

596 CLT black 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 29 May 2027
Mileage
29,746 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
596 CLT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

596 CLT was last recorded at 29,746 miles on 21 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,743 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,746 miles
  • 2025 – 28,329 miles
  • 2024 – 27,728 miles
  • 2023 – 27,269 miles
  • 2022 – 26,239 miles
  • 2021 – 24,983 miles
  • 2020 – 23,358 miles
  • 2019 – 21,857 miles
  • 2018 – 20,969 miles
  • 2017 – 20,466 miles
  • 2016 – 19,755 miles
  • 2015 – 18,734 miles
  • 2014 – 18,002 miles
  • 2013 – 16,846 miles
  • 2012 – 16,292 miles
  • 2011 – 15,868 miles
  • 2010 – 14,705 miles
  • 2009 – 13,690 miles
  • 2007 – 11,662 miles
  • 2006 – 9,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,746 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,746 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    29,746 miles
    Test number
    980422499577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail29,743 miles (+1,414)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,743 miles
    Test number
    328052491507
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass28,329 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    28,329 miles
    Test number
    814838239277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail28,315 miles (+587)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,315 miles
    Test number
    306630971670
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass27,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    27,728 miles
    Test number
    217143105824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,728 miles (+459)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,728 miles
    Test number
    125921456302
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass27,269 miles (+1,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    27,269 miles
    Test number
    864228032315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass26,239 miles (+1,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,239 miles
    Test number
    499707325491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass24,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    24,983 miles
    Test number
    558146827417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,983 miles (+1,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    24,983 miles
    Test number
    624860556682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass23,358 miles (+1,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    23,358 miles
    Test number
    969809009655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass21,857 miles (+888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2020
    Odometer
    21,857 miles
    Test number
    623765542530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass20,969 miles (+503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,969 miles
    Test number
    688567861537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut on outside sidewall but is not deep enough to expose chords

  14. Pass20,466 miles (+711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,466 miles
    Test number
    376358563691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass19,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    599478222020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,755 miles (+1,021)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    405776773491
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass18,734 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,734 miles
    Test number
    535578225189
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is waring thin on outside edge

  18. Fail18,734 miles (+732)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,734 miles
    Test number
    805897025167
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is waring thin on outside edge

  19. Pass18,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,002 miles
    Test number
    405535134125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail18,002 miles (+1,156)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,002 miles
    Test number
    448125234155
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working

  21. Pass16,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,846 miles
    Test number
    258594033199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,846 miles (+554)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,846 miles
    Test number
    668514233132
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass16,292 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,292 miles
    Test number
    288956132176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,868 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,868 miles
    Test number
    717027631130
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass14,705 miles (+1,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,705 miles
    Test number
    522907340145
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass13,690 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,690 miles
    Test number
    184151249142
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass11,662 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,662 miles
    Test number
    641355857143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,753 miles
    Test number
    574207156119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 596 CLT

What vehicle is registration 596 CLT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 596 CLT on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 596 CLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 596 CLT is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 596 CLT?
The MOT on 596 CLT is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 596 CLT done?
596 CLT was recorded at 29,746 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,002 miles a year.
Has 596 CLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 596 CLT has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on 596 CLT 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 596 CLT find?
596 CLT passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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