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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T56 DAEMOT history

T56 DAE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Dec 2024
Mileage
106,012 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 DAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T56 DAE was last recorded at 106,012 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2022: 92,948 miles, lower than 93,082 miles on 16 Aug 2021.

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
106,005 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,012 miles
  • 2025 – 106,005 miles
  • 2023 – 97,199 miles
  • 2022 – 92,948 miles
  • 2021 – 93,082 miles
  • 2020 – 91,486 miles
  • 2019 – 90,554 miles
  • 2018 – 88,673 miles
  • 2017 – 86,953 miles
  • 2016 – 84,942 miles
  • 2015 – 82,790 miles
  • 2014 – 79,868 miles
  • 2013 – 76,725 miles
  • 2012 – 73,555 miles
  • 2011 – 69,794 miles
  • 2010 – 64,790 miles
  • 2009 – 59,606 miles
  • 2008 – 53,451 miles
  • 2007 – 45,221 miles
  • 2006 – 39,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,012 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,012 miles (+7)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,012 miles
    Test number
    198228782481
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail106,005 miles (+8,806)5 dangerous9 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    360577784951
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 missing out of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust fumes entering cabin back box missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAir box missing/ mass air flow sensor unplugged
    • AdvisoryEml light does illuminate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror held in by tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass97,199 miles (+750)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,199 miles
    Test number
    329600229315
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,449 miles (+3,501)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,449 miles
    Test number
    372644909752
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass92,948 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    622419758129
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail92,948 miles (-134)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    282547537397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass93,082 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    848176408741
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail93,082 miles (+1,596)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    421467273770
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,486 miles (+932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,486 miles
    Test number
    945605190076
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,554 miles (+1,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,554 miles
    Test number
    559600026890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wear inner sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,673 miles (+1,720)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,673 miles
    Test number
    371837910047
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySmall cracks both front flexy brake hoses

  12. Pass86,953 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,953 miles
    Test number
    152829119105
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,942 miles (+2,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    993691897081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,790 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,790 miles
    Test number
    289759935409
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail82,781 miles (+2,913)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,781 miles
    Test number
    220748440964
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass79,868 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    137961234277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,725 miles (+3,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    765043813245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass73,555 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    616958002290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,794 miles
    Test number
    196824611222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail69,794 miles (+5,004)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,794 miles
    Test number
    887649701291
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass64,790 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    514997210242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,606 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    303402129475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass53,451 miles (+8,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,451 miles
    Test number
    570154328256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass45,221 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,221 miles
    Test number
    743700857001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,749 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,749 miles
    Test number
    492181446076
    • NoteAll brake pads getting low

Questions about T56 DAE

Does T56 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T56 DAE expired on 26 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T56 DAE?
The MOT on T56 DAE expired on 26 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T56 DAE done?
T56 DAE was recorded at 106,012 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,251 miles a year.
Has T56 DAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 DAE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T56 DAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T56 DAE find?
T56 DAE failed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front brake inadequately mounted; offside front brake inadequately mounted, and 9 more.

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