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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S56 KYYMOT history

S56 KYY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2022.

S56 KYY 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 22 Nov 2023
Mileage
99,643 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 KYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 KYY was last recorded at 99,643 miles on 23 Nov 2022, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2014: 103,624 miles, lower than 126,674 miles on 8 Jul 2013.
  • 30 Apr 2021: 98,517 miles, lower than 112,518 miles on 11 Feb 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,517 miles · 30 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
1,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,643 miles
  • 2021 – 98,517 miles
  • 2020 – 112,518 miles
  • 2018 – 110,428 miles
  • 2017 – 107,250 miles
  • 2016 – 105,070 miles
  • 2015 – 104,304 miles
  • 2014 – 103,624 miles
  • 2013 – 126,674 miles
  • 2010 – 123,597 miles
  • 2009 – 109,127 miles
  • 2008 – 101,648 miles
  • 2007 – 92,422 miles
  • 2006 – 81,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,643 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,643 miles
    Test number
    972185439099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,643 miles (+1,126)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,643 miles
    Test number
    977803085757
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass98,517 miles (-14,001)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,517 miles
    Test number
    850961923122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,518 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,518 miles
    Test number
    993651192917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,428 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,428 miles
    Test number
    168619300028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,250 miles (+2,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,250 miles
    Test number
    565255935391
    • AdvisoryRally car
  7. Pass105,070 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,070 miles
    Test number
    292563425206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,304 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,304 miles
    Test number
    358704945739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,624 miles (-23,050)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,624 miles
    Test number
    398564694459
    • NoteSlight bind to o/s/f brake
  10. Pass126,674 miles (+3,077)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,674 miles
    Test number
    998039183181
    • NoteO/s/f tyre abit flat
    • NoteStrong advice n/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm
  11. Pass123,597 miles (+14,470)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,597 miles
    Test number
    320044560242
    • NoteLong travel at parking brake lever
    • NoteNearside front brake flexi perished
    • NoteWear at front lower arm balljoints and rear bushes
  12. Pass109,127 miles (+7,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    109,127 miles
    Test number
    362357449265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass101,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    101,648 miles
    Test number
    302059958414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,648 miles (+9,226)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,648 miles
    Test number
    701109558282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass92,422 miles (+10,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    92,422 miles
    Test number
    971213067217
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass81,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    622523756127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,586 miles2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    424103856199
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Questions about S56 KYY

Does S56 KYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 KYY expired on 22 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 KYY?
The MOT on S56 KYY expired on 22 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 KYY done?
S56 KYY was recorded at 99,643 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2022, an average of 1,096 miles a year.
Has S56 KYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 KYY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S56 KYY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S56 KYY find?
S56 KYY passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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