BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T556 HPPMOT history
T556 HPP is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,277 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 76,277 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T556 HPP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T556 HPP was last recorded at 76,277 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 14,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Oct 2012: 24,713 miles, lower than 24,766 miles on 29 Sept 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 61,978 miles · 8 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 14,299 miles
- Average per year
- 3,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 76,277 miles
- 2020 – 61,978 miles
- 2019 – 58,739 miles
- 2017 – 49,023 miles
- 2016 – 45,734 miles
- 2015 – 41,023 miles
- 2014 – 34,637 miles
- 2013 – 24,981 miles
- 2012 – 24,713 miles
- 2011 – 24,766 miles
- 2010 – 24,728 miles
- 2009 – 24,441 miles
- 2008 – 23,990 miles
- 2007 – 22,570 miles
- 2006 – 19,150 miles
- 2005 – 15,444 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorNearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 519752614734
- MinorNearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,277 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 76,277 miles
- Test number
- 477039099606
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail76,277 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,277 miles
- Test number
- 189371126569
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 676396470682
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 316066503750
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 826332939623
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working On all the time lights are on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,978 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 61,978 miles
- Test number
- 722284599350
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front headlamp slightly misty
FailMileage not read4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 526281575056
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass58,739 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,739 miles
- Test number
- 890506858340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 874603330505
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 664614177293
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 556471011606
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass49,023 miles (+3,289)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 49,023 miles
- Test number
- 973367090651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 45,734 miles
- Test number
- 925601142659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,734 miles (+4,711)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,734 miles
- Test number
- 501455524537
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,023 miles (+6,386)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 41,023 miles
- Test number
- 516205625284
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,637 miles (+9,656)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 34,637 miles
- Test number
- 637451764207
- NoteFront wishbone rear bushes wearing
Fail24,981 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,981 miles
- Test number
- 475204353289
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass24,981 miles (+268)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 24,981 miles
- Test number
- 759094553272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,713 miles (-53)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 24,713 miles
- Test number
- 775907172296
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass24,766 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 24,766 miles
- Test number
- 738652171208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,728 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 24,728 miles
- Test number
- 643400950252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,441 miles (+451)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,441 miles
- Test number
- 133845449276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,990 miles (+1,420)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 23,990 miles
- Test number
- 394812048249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,570 miles (+3,420)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 22,570 miles
- Test number
- 490632227209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass19,150 miles (+3,706)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 19,150 miles
- Test number
- 863758836220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 15,444 miles
- Test number
- 843906235257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T556 HPP
- Does T556 HPP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T556 HPP expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T556 HPP?
- The MOT on T556 HPP expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T556 HPP done?
- T556 HPP was recorded at 76,277 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 3,492 miles a year.
- Has T556 HPP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T556 HPP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on T556 HPP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T556 HPP find?
- T556 HPP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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