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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

K56 FUVMOT history

K56 FUV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
75,738 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K56 FUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K56 FUV was last recorded at 75,738 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,738 miles · 5 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,738 miles
  • 2023 – 75,738 miles
  • 2022 – 75,738 miles
  • 2021 – 75,606 miles
  • 2020 – 74,885 miles
  • 2019 – 73,880 miles
  • 2018 – 73,160 miles
  • 2017 – 72,434 miles
  • 2016 – 71,829 miles
  • 2015 – 71,731 miles
  • 2014 – 71,352 miles
  • 2013 – 70,043 miles
  • 2012 – 68,832 miles
  • 2011 – 68,228 miles
  • 2010 – 67,477 miles
  • 2009 – 66,432 miles
  • 2008 – 64,647 miles
  • 2007 – 63,029 miles
  • 2006 – 61,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,738 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective But still supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak from rear differential, not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,738 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    333451915565
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail75,738 miles1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    131282803495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass75,738 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    451037040187
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective But still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential, not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail75,738 miles1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    408723482015
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective But still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential, not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,738 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    737612709897
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective But still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail75,738 miles (+132)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    797449246448
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective But still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass75,606 miles (+721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,606 miles
    Test number
    185703953809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass74,885 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    814317762023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail74,865 miles (+985)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,865 miles
    Test number
    218309538577
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass73,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    139621718422
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have splits in tread

  11. Fail73,880 miles (+720)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    649932046614
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have splits in tread

  12. Pass73,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    340756532252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,160 miles (+726)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    127531948251
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass72,434 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    558127159582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,829 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    846180801352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,731 miles (+379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,731 miles
    Test number
    269750305140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass71,352 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,352 miles
    Test number
    665174014172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,043 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,043 miles
    Test number
    956027103162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,832 miles (+604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,832 miles
    Test number
    226547912163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass68,228 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    928129301166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSurface cracks o/s rear tyre.

  21. Fail68,228 miles (+751)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    276028901106
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSurface cracks o/s rear tyre.

  22. Pass67,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    701322580053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,477 miles (+1,045)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    621912180040
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass66,432 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,432 miles
    Test number
    573868179040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass64,647 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,647 miles
    Test number
    704029308036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,029 miles
    Test number
    583278157004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,029 miles (+1,700)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,029 miles
    Test number
    461317657099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass61,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,329 miles
    Test number
    983217146009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K56 FUV

Does K56 FUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K56 FUV expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K56 FUV?
The MOT on K56 FUV expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K56 FUV done?
K56 FUV was recorded at 75,738 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 776 miles a year.
Has K56 FUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K56 FUV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K56 FUV 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 K56 FUV find?
K56 FUV passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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