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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S56 CDUMOT history

S56 CDU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

S56 CDU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
157,622 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 CDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 CDU was last recorded at 157,622 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 1,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,497 miles · 14 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,125 miles
Average per year
4,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,622 miles
  • 2022 – 156,497 miles
  • 2021 – 156,381 miles
  • 2020 – 153,693 miles
  • 2018 – 152,617 miles
  • 2015 – 150,043 miles
  • 2013 – 140,611 miles
  • 2012 – 124,488 miles
  • 2011 – 108,796 miles
  • 2010 – 102,174 miles
  • 2009 – 97,893 miles
  • 2008 – 93,168 miles
  • 2007 – 88,273 miles
  • 2006 – 81,828 miles
  • 2005 – 75,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,622 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,622 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,622 miles
    Test number
    619423698413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,497 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,497 miles
    Test number
    178053050155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,493 miles (+112)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,493 miles
    Test number
    298531423995
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass156,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    156,381 miles
    Test number
    960850339607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,379 miles (+2,686)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,379 miles
    Test number
    892634336644
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,693 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    153,693 miles
    Test number
    923705863683
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers

  7. Fail153,693 miles (+1,076)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,693 miles
    Test number
    473074301605
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers

  8. Pass152,617 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    152,617 miles
    Test number
    342104344023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,043 miles
    Test number
    808077125194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,043 miles (+9,432)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,043 miles
    Test number
    377626625132
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass140,611 miles (+16,123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    140,611 miles
    Test number
    136445953325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,488 miles (+15,692)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,488 miles
    Test number
    307760452369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  13. Pass108,796 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    108,796 miles
    Test number
    668166451304
    • NoteAir bag light on

  14. Fail108,795 miles (+214)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,795 miles
    Test number
    859435351342
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  15. Fail108,581 miles (+6,407)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    155126341385
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAIRBAG LIGHT ON

  16. Pass102,174 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    102,174 miles
    Test number
    362359940360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,893 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    504656249214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail97,893 miles (+4,725)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    842194449227
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass93,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    161047648272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,168 miles (+4,895)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    622706248203
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass88,273 miles (+6,445)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    770306747212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,828 miles (+6,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    500281046251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass75,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    75,596 miles
    Test number
    374142645420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 CDU

Does S56 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 CDU expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 CDU?
The MOT on S56 CDU expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 CDU done?
S56 CDU was recorded at 157,622 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 4,657 miles a year.
Has S56 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 CDU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S56 CDU 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 CDU find?
S56 CDU passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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