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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

ST56 DZGMOT history

ST56 DZG is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2023
Mileage
168,319 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ST56 DZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

ST56 DZG was last recorded at 168,319 miles on 23 Jun 2022, 12,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2015: 94,832 miles, lower than 191,515 miles on 13 Nov 2014.

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
155,502 miles · 11 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
12,817 miles
Average per year
7,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,319 miles
  • 2021 – 155,502 miles
  • 2020 – 143,102 miles
  • 2018 – 137,393 miles
  • 2017 – 123,158 miles
  • 2016 – 107,010 miles
  • 2015 – 94,834 miles
  • 2014 – 191,515 miles
  • 2013 – 159,525 miles
  • 2012 – 127,386 miles
  • 2011 – 117,820 miles
  • 2010 – 103,635 miles
  • 2009 – 75,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,319 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,319 miles (+12,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    168,319 miles
    Test number
    862386548682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass155,502 miles (+12,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,502 miles
    Test number
    857493532967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,102 miles (+5,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,102 miles
    Test number
    886407153466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass137,393 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,393 miles
    Test number
    293404292883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,391 miles (+14,233)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,391 miles
    Test number
    179828826601
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,158 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,158 miles
    Test number
    407628876118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail123,158 miles (+16,148)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,158 miles
    Test number
    591226445846
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass107,010 miles (+12,176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,010 miles
    Test number
    106932581166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change asap (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change asap (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass94,834 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,834 miles
    Test number
    697020773119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,832 miles (-96,683)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,832 miles
    Test number
    658339069461
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)

  11. Pass191,515 miles (+31,990)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    191,515 miles
    Test number
    598147814397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,525 miles (+32,139)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    159,525 miles
    Test number
    205566103309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSticker on nearside of windscreen

  13. Pass127,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,386 miles
    Test number
    256128212335
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail127,384 miles (+9,564)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,384 miles
    Test number
    988528712354
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass117,820 miles (+14,185)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    335306701332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  16. Pass103,635 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,635 miles
    Test number
    480596110440
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly worn & lipped.
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteOffside headlamp brackets broken and repaired(headlamp aim ok).

  17. Fail103,635 miles (+27,880)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,635 miles
    Test number
    350996110358
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly worn & lipped.
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

  18. Pass75,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    544937409379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,755 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    713207309323
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about ST56 DZG

Does ST56 DZG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ST56 DZG expired on 25 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ST56 DZG?
The MOT on ST56 DZG expired on 25 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ST56 DZG done?
ST56 DZG was recorded at 168,319 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2022, an average of 7,326 miles a year.
Has ST56 DZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ST56 DZG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on ST56 DZG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ST56 DZG find?
ST56 DZG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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