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BMW R Series

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,085 cc

S56 APAMOT history

S56 APA is a yellow petrol BMW R Series first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 51,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
51,720 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 APA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 APA was last recorded at 51,720 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,720 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,720 miles
  • 2025 – 48,624 miles
  • 2024 – 48,247 miles
  • 2023 – 48,152 miles
  • 2022 – 46,235 miles
  • 2021 – 44,064 miles
  • 2020 – 42,348 miles
  • 2019 – 42,343 miles
  • 2018 – 41,809 miles
  • 2017 – 41,611 miles
  • 2016 – 39,194 miles
  • 2015 – 37,351 miles
  • 2014 – 35,568 miles
  • 2013 – 33,792 miles
  • 2011 – 33,505 miles
  • 2010 – 32,145 miles
  • 2009 – 30,854 miles
  • 2008 – 26,563 miles
  • 2007 – 24,456 miles
  • 2006 – 19,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,720 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAbs not workingRecorded 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.

  • Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    51,720 miles
    Test number
    931433701227
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryAbs not working

  2. Fail51,720 miles (+3,096)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,720 miles
    Test number
    386706756770
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryAbs not working

  3. Pass48,624 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,624 miles
    Test number
    390816162787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,247 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    549687901340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,152 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    172050840722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,235 miles (+2,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,235 miles
    Test number
    634918015632
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Final Drive ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,064 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,064 miles
    Test number
    347888595407
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,348 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,348 miles
    Test number
    878123292613
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail42,345 miles (+2)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    735035937194
    • DangerousStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,343 miles (+534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,343 miles
    Test number
    760248764527
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass41,809 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    373235344240
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,611 miles
    Test number
    541389728449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,611 miles (+2,417)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,611 miles
    Test number
    658143835742
    • FailureFront Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

  14. Pass39,194 miles (+1,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    126137933030
    • AdvisoryREAR HUGGER HAS LATERAL MOVEMENT BUT IS SECURE

  15. Pass37,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,351 miles
    Test number
    159002745122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,348 miles (+1,780)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,348 miles
    Test number
    467072245191
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

  17. Pass35,568 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,568 miles
    Test number
    759039464085
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  18. Fail35,561 miles (+1,769)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    335816264035
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  19. Pass33,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,792 miles
    Test number
    187342553093
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  20. Fail33,788 miles (+283)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,788 miles
    Test number
    698992053023
    • FailureFront Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
    • FailureRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  21. Pass33,505 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,505 miles
    Test number
    909934591250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,145 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,145 miles
    Test number
    520312570236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,854 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,854 miles
    Test number
    472190969241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,563 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,563 miles
    Test number
    233573358216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,456 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    364429167273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,657 miles
    Test number
    133076266282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 APA

Does S56 APA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 APA is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 APA?
The MOT on S56 APA is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 APA done?
S56 APA was recorded at 51,720 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 1,597 miles a year.
Has S56 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 APA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S56 APA 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 S56 APA find?
S56 APA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to the legal limit; rear brake pad(s) close to minimum limit; abs not working.

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