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BMW K Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,171 cc

S56 CEUMOT history

S56 CEU is a blue petrol BMW K Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 55,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
55,400 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 CEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,171 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 CEU was last recorded at 55,400 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 4,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,636 miles · 16 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,764 miles
Average per year
2,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,400 miles
  • 2023 – 50,636 miles
  • 2022 – 46,307 miles
  • 2021 – 43,060 miles
  • 2020 – 40,573 miles
  • 2019 – 39,104 miles
  • 2018 – 36,228 miles
  • 2017 – 35,100 miles
  • 2016 – 34,450 miles
  • 2015 – 33,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,400 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Driveshaft rear bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryThrottle sticking slightly

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.

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,400 miles (+4,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,400 miles
    Test number
    586157499387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Driveshaft rear bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle sticking slightly

  2. Pass50,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,636 miles
    Test number
    218709036154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,636 miles (+4,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,636 miles
    Test number
    784516214255
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass46,307 miles (+3,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,307 miles
    Test number
    588183811636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inside pad (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryThrottle slightly sticky

  5. Pass43,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    954852925935
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail43,060 miles (+2,487)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    991444028605
    • MajorCentral Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass40,573 miles (+1,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,573 miles
    Test number
    382112581977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass39,104 miles (+2,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,104 miles
    Test number
    184134655506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass36,228 miles (+1,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,228 miles
    Test number
    213118541712
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass35,100 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,100 miles
    Test number
    728858206491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,450 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,450 miles
    Test number
    314461812262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,565 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,565 miles
    Test number
    417800565167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,548 miles
    Test number
    456417835036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 CEU

Does S56 CEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 CEU expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 CEU?
The MOT on S56 CEU expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 CEU done?
S56 CEU was recorded at 55,400 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 2,271 miles a year.
Has S56 CEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 CEU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S56 CEU 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 CEU find?
S56 CEU passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement driveshaft rear bearing; throttle sticking slightly.

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