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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S56 HHJMOT history

S56 HHJ is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

S56 HHJ green 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 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
117,468 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 HHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 HHJ was last recorded at 117,468 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 1,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2020: 108,179 miles, lower than 180,179 miles on 3 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,343 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,125 miles
Average per year
3,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,468 miles
  • 2024 – 116,343 miles
  • 2023 – 115,664 miles
  • 2022 – 114,219 miles
  • 2021 – 112,240 miles
  • 2020 – 108,179 miles
  • 2019 – 106,374 miles
  • 2017 – 105,324 miles
  • 2015 – 101,486 miles
  • 2013 – 94,596 miles
  • 2012 – 81,340 miles
  • 2011 – 74,750 miles
  • 2010 – 67,294 miles
  • 2009 – 64,054 miles
  • 2008 – 58,076 miles
  • 2007 – 50,267 miles
  • 2006 – 39,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,468 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Outer sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has wear Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,468 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,468 miles
    Test number
    393767728879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,343 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,343 miles
    Test number
    238368699411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,664 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,664 miles
    Test number
    299803885341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,219 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,219 miles
    Test number
    749655217929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,240 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,240 miles
    Test number
    549545192095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,179 miles (-72,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    965061426915
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

  7. Fail180,179 miles (+73,805)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,179 miles
    Test number
    634906941981
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

  8. Pass106,374 miles (+1,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,374 miles
    Test number
    421837525609
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight has moisture in lens

  9. Pass105,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,324 miles
    Test number
    641535891222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has wear Inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Has moisture in head lamp (1.7.5a)

  10. Fail105,324 miles (+1,429)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,324 miles
    Test number
    974948003419
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has wear Inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Has moisture in head lamp (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass103,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    580814401555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has wear Inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail103,895 miles (+2,409)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    399912802735
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has wear Inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass101,486 miles (+1,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,486 miles
    Test number
    822558377539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass99,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,633 miles
    Test number
    257355705069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail99,633 miles (+5,037)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,633 miles
    Test number
    756935905092
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass94,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    425233553422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail94,596 miles (+5,876)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    428573753370
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass88,720 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    708451013036
    • NoteAirbag light on

  19. Fail88,720 miles (+7,380)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    247651013007
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  20. Pass81,340 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,340 miles
    Test number
    307006782054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note***SRS lamp on***

  21. Fail81,340 miles (+6,590)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,340 miles
    Test number
    699706982028
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note***SRS lamp on***

  22. Pass74,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,750 miles
    Test number
    899557431175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail74,750 miles (+7,456)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,750 miles
    Test number
    205397331160
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass67,294 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,294 miles
    Test number
    723440220192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail67,294 miles (+3,240)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,294 miles
    Test number
    831630120149
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass64,054 miles (+5,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,054 miles
    Test number
    652980159146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass58,076 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,076 miles
    Test number
    502576758108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,267 miles (+10,281)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,267 miles
    Test number
    150025587478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    723867936081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 HHJ

Does S56 HHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 HHJ expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 HHJ?
The MOT on S56 HHJ expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 HHJ done?
S56 HHJ was recorded at 117,468 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 3,975 miles a year.
Has S56 HHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 HHJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S56 HHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S56 HHJ find?
S56 HHJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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