BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T556 AWRMOT history
T556 AWR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 53,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 53,052 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 1,270 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T556 AWR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T556 AWR was last recorded at 53,052 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 53,052 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,270 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,052 miles
- 2025 – 52,760 miles
- 2024 – 52,464 miles
- 2023 – 51,966 miles
- 2022 – 51,218 miles
- 2021 – 50,397 miles
- 2020 – 49,883 miles
- 2019 – 48,898 miles
- 2018 – 48,137 miles
- 2017 – 47,426 miles
- 2016 – 46,667 miles
- 2015 – 45,789 miles
- 2014 – 43,507 miles
- 2013 – 41,798 miles
- 2012 – 40,354 miles
- 2011 – 38,703 miles
- 2010 – 36,320 miles
- 2009 – 34,182 miles
- 2008 – 32,008 miles
- 2007 – 29,919 miles
- 2006 – 27,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,052 miles
- AdvisoryAll shockers heavily corrededRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushers splitting and pershingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pipes waxoiled in placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnder body under sealed in placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Suspension spayed with under seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
34 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,052 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 53,052 miles
- Test number
- 989293238542
- AdvisoryAll shockers heavily correded
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushers splitting and pershing
- AdvisoryBrake pipes waxoiled in places
- AdvisoryUnder body under sealed in places
Fail53,052 miles (+292)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,052 miles
- Test number
- 212075779927
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll shockers heavily correded
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushers splitting and pershing
- AdvisoryBrake pipes waxoiled in places
- AdvisoryUnder body under sealed in places
Pass52,760 miles (+296)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 52,760 miles
- Test number
- 347201454938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension
Pass52,464 miles (+498)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 52,464 miles
- Test number
- 970583166331
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes waxoiled or greased
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushers splitting or pershed but no movement detectoed
- AdvisorySurface rust in places but not holed
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed
Pass51,966 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 51,966 miles
- Test number
- 960008259085
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension spayed with under seal
- AdvisoryUnder body waxolied /under sealed
- AdvisoryUnder chassis heavily correded
Fail51,965 miles (+747)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,965 miles
- Test number
- 297528816417
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired corner thin ans slighty holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank insecure strap snaped correded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension spayed with under seal
- AdvisoryUnder body waxolied /under sealed
- AdvisoryUnder chassis heavily correded
Pass51,218 miles (+821)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 51,218 miles
- Test number
- 288464303169
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
Pass50,397 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 50,397 miles
- Test number
- 571096321866
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch correded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch correded but not holed
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushers splittuing
- AdvisoryRear suspension parts correded but not got play in
- AdvisoryUnder body chassis correded but not holed
Fail50,397 miles (+514)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,397 miles
- Test number
- 706499126507
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch correded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch correded but not holed
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushers splittuing
- AdvisoryRear suspension parts correded but not got play in
- AdvisoryUnder body chassis correded but not holed
Pass49,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 49,883 miles
- Test number
- 261712617634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,883 miles (+985)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,883 miles
- Test number
- 595447971993
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure front exhaust section mounting bracket corroded/insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass48,898 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 48,898 miles
- Test number
- 601172597828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,886 miles (+749)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,886 miles
- Test number
- 501215936880
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,137 miles (+711)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 48,137 miles
- Test number
- 676382565710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,426 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 47,426 miles
- Test number
- 821260073304
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower arm,rear bushes are starting to perish resulting in slight play/movement
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack end/tie rod
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir leaking
Fail47,417 miles (+750)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,417 miles
- Test number
- 374898450907
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower arm,rear bushes are starting to perish resulting in slight play/movement
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack end/tie rod
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir leaking
Pass46,667 miles (+878)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 46,667 miles
- Test number
- 231373331884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,789 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 45,789 miles
- Test number
- 967720205154
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail45,788 miles (+2,281)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,788 miles
- Test number
- 275959695030
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass43,507 miles (+1,709)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 43,507 miles
- Test number
- 506380104188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,798 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 41,798 miles
- Test number
- 816493893012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail41,748 miles (+1,394)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,748 miles
- Test number
- 205679173057
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass40,354 miles (+1,651)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 40,354 miles
- Test number
- 957792702101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass38,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 38,703 miles
- Test number
- 167345491462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,702 miles (+2,382)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,702 miles
- Test number
- 857915391011
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass36,320 miles (+2,138)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 36,320 miles
- Test number
- 804009480001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 34,182 miles
- Test number
- 274537099035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,176 miles (+2,168)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,176 miles
- Test number
- 292497299092
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass32,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 32,008 miles
- Test number
- 230940008475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,008 miles (+2,089)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,008 miles
- Test number
- 243140308492
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass29,919 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 29,919 miles
- Test number
- 222533607493
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail29,919 miles (+2,673)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,919 miles
- Test number
- 370821407165
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass27,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 27,246 miles
- Test number
- 341383006176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,246 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,246 miles
- Test number
- 472601106159
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T556 AWR
- Does T556 AWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T556 AWR is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T556 AWR?
- The MOT on T556 AWR is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T556 AWR done?
- T556 AWR was recorded at 53,052 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 1,270 miles a year.
- Has T556 AWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T556 AWR has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T556 AWR 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 T556 AWR find?
- T556 AWR passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: all shockers heavily correded; all suspension bushers splitting and pershing; brake pipes waxoiled in places, and 1 more.
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