
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T56 SPGMOT history
T56 SPG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 246,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 246,087 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T56 SPG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T56 SPG was last recorded at 246,087 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 245,567 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 520 miles
- Average per year
- 5,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 246,087 miles
- 2025 – 245,567 miles
- 2023 – 244,864 miles
- 2022 – 243,270 miles
- 2021 – 238,177 miles
- 2020 – 230,515 miles
- 2018 – 218,644 miles
- 2017 – 205,135 miles
- 2016 – 197,115 miles
- 2015 – 187,650 miles
- 2014 – 175,294 miles
- 2013 – 170,609 miles
- 2012 – 165,944 miles
- 2011 – 160,923 miles
- 2010 – 159,846 miles
- 2009 – 158,067 miles
- 2008 – 150,886 miles
- 2006 – 136,973 miles
- 2005 – 124,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,087 miles (+520)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 246,087 miles
- Test number
- 606564449451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass245,567 miles (+703)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 245,567 miles
- Test number
- 858039237755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass244,864 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 244,864 miles
- Test number
- 630928209788
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSES CRACKED...
- AdvisoryCORROSION IN BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTING POINTS...
- AdvisoryFRONT WIPERS SMEARY...
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail244,862 miles (+1,592)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,862 miles
- Test number
- 158103926795
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPER SPLIT... (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSES CRACKED...
- AdvisoryCORROSION IN BOTH FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNTING POINTS...
- AdvisoryFRONT WIPERS SMEARY...
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass243,270 miles (+5,093)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 243,270 miles
- Test number
- 593696701622
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer CV gaiter has grease on the outside, not split
- AdvisoryVery slight play in steering rack
Pass238,177 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 238,177 miles
- Test number
- 928364995588
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Metal cowl leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCannot fully inspect sills due to trim covers
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp n/w
Fail238,177 miles (+7,662)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,177 miles
- Test number
- 813967887218
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock abs side play (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Metal cowl leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCannot fully inspect sills due to trim covers
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Ft struts corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around jacking points
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp n/w
Pass230,515 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 230,515 miles
- Test number
- 127507580704
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail230,515 miles (+11,871)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,515 miles
- Test number
- 386279593897
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass218,644 miles (+13,509)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 218,644 miles
- Test number
- 146131344472
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass205,135 miles (+8,020)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 205,135 miles
- Test number
- 549089278912
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Pass197,115 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 197,115 miles
- Test number
- 410450321323
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All four (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension components corrode d
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cuts in outer wall
Fail197,111 miles (+9,461)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,111 miles
- Test number
- 177439400168
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All four (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension components corrode d
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cuts in outer wall
Pass187,650 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 187,650 miles
- Test number
- 910255350288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer wall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail187,650 miles (+12,356)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,650 miles
- Test number
- 642253652467
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer wall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass175,294 miles (+2)16 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 175,294 miles
- Test number
- 506048744271
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteAll 4 alloy wheels in poor condition
- NoteBoth front and rear suspension,steering and brake components starting to corrrode
- NoteBoth front top shock absorber mounts corroded
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteN/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack through tread
- NotePower steering pipes corroded
Fail175,292 miles (+4,683)1 failure15 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,292 miles
- Test number
- 475176444248
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteAll 4 alloy wheels in poor condition
- NoteBoth front and rear suspension,steering and brake components starting to corrrode
- NoteBoth front top shock absorber mounts corroded
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteN/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack through tread
- NotePower steering pipes corroded
Pass170,609 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 170,609 miles
- Test number
- 455262163291
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/S/F + N/S/F fog lights glass broken
Fail170,609 miles (+4,665)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,609 miles
- Test number
- 509952063241
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/S/F + N/S/F fog lights glass broken
Pass165,944 miles (+86)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 165,944 miles
- Test number
- 679155712281
- NoteOs headlamp has condinsation inside
- NoteOsf tyre bald on edge
Fail165,858 miles (+4,935)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,858 miles
- Test number
- 159358502251
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteAir bag lamp on
- NoteOs headlamp has condinsation inside
- NoteOsf tyre bald on edge
Pass160,923 miles (+1,077)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 160,923 miles
- Test number
- 318354051037
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass159,846 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 159,846 miles
- Test number
- 121285120411
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCondensation behind o/s/f head light glass but not affecting beam image
- NoteO/S/F fog light glass cracked
- NoteO/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Fail159,846 miles (+1,779)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,846 miles
- Test number
- 663885620080
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCondensation behind o/s/f head light glass but not affecting beam image
- NoteO/S/F fog light glass cracked
- NoteO/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Pass158,067 miles (+7,181)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 158,067 miles
- Test number
- 863218529086
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Pass150,886 miles (+13,913)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 150,886 miles
- Test number
- 942737208075
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteHigh level b/light n/w
- NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner + outer edges
- NoteO/S/F fog light glass cracked
- NoteO/S/F h/light water ingress
Pass136,973 miles (+12,024)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 136,973 miles
- Test number
- 622862466396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 124,949 miles
- Test number
- 172749045340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T56 SPG
- Does T56 SPG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 SPG is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T56 SPG?
- The MOT on T56 SPG is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T56 SPG done?
- T56 SPG was recorded at 246,087 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 5,917 miles a year.
- Has T56 SPG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T56 SPG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T56 SPG 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 T56 SPG find?
- T56 SPG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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