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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

ES 56MOT history

ES 56 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 16,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

ES 56 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
16,836 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ES 56
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ES 56 was last recorded at 16,836 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
16,525 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
311 miles
Average per year
785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,836 miles
  • 2025 – 16,525 miles
  • 2024 – 16,099 miles
  • 2023 – 15,769 miles
  • 2022 – 15,310 miles
  • 2021 – 14,865 miles
  • 2020 – 14,817 miles
  • 2019 – 14,514 miles
  • 2018 – 13,686 miles
  • 2017 – 12,750 miles
  • 2016 – 10,721 miles
  • 2015 – 8,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,836 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight(FREE PLAY)

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.

  • Engine covers fitted covering components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under trays fitted covering components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,836 miles (+311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    16,836 miles
    Test number
    249685708117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight(FREE PLAY)

  2. Pass16,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    16,525 miles
    Test number
    716784339079
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail16,525 miles (+426)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,525 miles
    Test number
    546034533544
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/R17 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass16,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    16,099 miles
    Test number
    594595667745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail16,099 miles (+330)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,099 miles
    Test number
    496223120519
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass15,769 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    15,769 miles
    Test number
    340279339220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,310 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    15,310 miles
    Test number
    811244761109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,865 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    14,865 miles
    Test number
    138231127044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,817 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    14,817 miles
    Test number
    276399131892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,514 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    14,514 miles
    Test number
    308871569126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,686 miles (+936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    13,686 miles
    Test number
    659986743641
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/engine covers fitted covering components

  12. Pass12,750 miles (+2,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    12,750 miles
    Test number
    927199456141
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slight corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted covering components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  13. Pass10,721 miles (+2,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,721 miles
    Test number
    126789328932
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted covering components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  14. Pass8,008 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    8,008 miles
    Test number
    599344785022
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSmall chips on windscreen
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about ES 56

What vehicle is registration ES 56 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ES 56 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 2012. 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 ES 56 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ES 56 is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on ES 56?
The MOT on ES 56 is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ES 56 done?
ES 56 was recorded at 16,836 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 785 miles a year.
Has ES 56 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ES 56 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on ES 56 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 ES 56 find?
ES 56 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tie rod has slight(free play).

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