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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

S56 NTFMOT history

S56 NTF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

S56 NTF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,903 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 NTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 NTF was last recorded at 128,903 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,929 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,974 miles
Average per year
4,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,903 miles
  • 2025 – 122,929 miles
  • 2024 – 117,428 miles
  • 2023 – 116,031 miles
  • 2022 – 115,198 miles
  • 2021 – 114,365 miles
  • 2020 – 113,320 miles
  • 2019 – 110,090 miles
  • 2018 – 106,997 miles
  • 2017 – 103,710 miles
  • 2016 – 100,871 miles
  • 2015 – 97,243 miles
  • 2014 – 92,964 miles
  • 2013 – 88,449 miles
  • 2012 – 82,760 miles
  • 2011 – 77,585 miles
  • 2010 – 69,278 miles
  • 2009 – 64,192 miles
  • 2008 – 56,288 miles
  • 2007 – 47,300 miles
  • 2006 – 40,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,903 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,903 miles (+5,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,903 miles
    Test number
    487163783706
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  2. Pass122,929 miles (+5,501)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,929 miles
    Test number
    374263369126
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass117,428 miles (+1,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,428 miles
    Test number
    937928174345
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass116,031 miles (+833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,031 miles
    Test number
    730538773861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass115,198 miles (+833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,198 miles
    Test number
    775992580709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,365 miles (+1,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,365 miles
    Test number
    841766349053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,320 miles
    Test number
    789227989818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,320 miles (+3,230)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,320 miles
    Test number
    582442306334
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass110,090 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    110,090 miles
    Test number
    870233654590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,997 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,997 miles
    Test number
    304966449432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,710 miles
    Test number
    797353935456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,710 miles (+2,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,710 miles
    Test number
    407266728741
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass100,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    105499238441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail100,871 miles (+3,628)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    439055587802
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass97,243 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    808300325117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail97,243 miles (+4,279)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    605320525123
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass92,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    285297024182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,964 miles (+4,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    816471624188
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass88,449 miles (+5,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,449 miles
    Test number
    966129003112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  20. Pass82,760 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,760 miles
    Test number
    247414922119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,585 miles
    Test number
    226558411488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,585 miles (+8,307)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,585 miles
    Test number
    638547111172
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass69,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,278 miles
    Test number
    111275520426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,278 miles (+5,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,278 miles
    Test number
    222575820034
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass64,192 miles (+7,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,192 miles
    Test number
    564017029073
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de laminate

  26. Pass56,288 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    614650818016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,300 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,300 miles
    Test number
    112367427410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen
    • NoteSlight fadding to rear number plate

  28. Fail47,300 miles (+6,549)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,300 miles
    Test number
    403387927025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen
    • NoteSlight fadding to rear number plate

  29. Pass40,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,751 miles
    Test number
    941436526006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 NTF

Does S56 NTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 NTF is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 NTF?
The MOT on S56 NTF is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 NTF done?
S56 NTF was recorded at 128,903 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,390 miles a year.
Has S56 NTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 NTF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on S56 NTF 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 NTF find?
S56 NTF passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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