BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T56 SPKMOT history
T56 SPK is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,015 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 114,015 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,331 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T56 SPK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T56 SPK was last recorded at 114,015 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,786 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,229 miles
- Average per year
- 2,331 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,015 miles
- 2025 – 111,786 miles
- 2024 – 109,393 miles
- 2023 – 106,555 miles
- 2022 – 106,034 miles
- 2021 – 105,445 miles
- 2020 – 104,821 miles
- 2019 – 103,302 miles
- 2018 – 102,067 miles
- 2017 – 100,728 miles
- 2016 – 98,854 miles
- 2015 – 95,344 miles
- 2014 – 89,313 miles
- 2013 – 84,273 miles
- 2012 – 83,692 miles
- 2011 – 81,571 miles
- 2010 – 79,350 miles
- 2009 – 75,837 miles
- 2008 – 72,124 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,015 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Both rear arches slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Coolant Warning Light Came on towards end of Test, But Temperature did not rise above normal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,015 miles (+2,229)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 114,015 miles
- Test number
- 659938795674
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,786 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 111,786 miles
- Test number
- 733757153784
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,777 miles (+2,384)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,777 miles
- Test number
- 586562943549
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass109,393 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 109,393 miles
- Test number
- 585984248333
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear arches slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail109,387 miles (+2,832)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,387 miles
- Test number
- 595513885405
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear arches slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,555 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 106,555 miles
- Test number
- 756504183081
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant Warning Light Came on towards end of Test, But Temperature did not rise above normal
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe Securing Clamp severely Corroded But Still securing pipeline
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Wheel Arch Starting to Corrode
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rubber Jacking Pad Missing
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Wheel Arch Starting to Corrode
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,555 miles (+521)1 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,555 miles
- Test number
- 381044849294
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Extensive Corrosion Around Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant Warning Light Came on towards end of Test, But Temperature did not rise above normal
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe Securing Clamp severely Corroded But Still securing pipeline
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Wheel Arch Starting to Corrode
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rubber Jacking Pad Missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Wheel Arch Starting to Corrode
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 106,034 miles
- Test number
- 699562242775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,034 miles (+589)1 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,034 miles
- Test number
- 973819199963
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass105,445 miles (+624)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 105,445 miles
- Test number
- 739140201238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,821 miles (+1,519)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 104,821 miles
- Test number
- 863275928163
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,302 miles (+1,235)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 103,302 miles
- Test number
- 100678402439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,067 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 102,067 miles
- Test number
- 543385206295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Pattern distorted a bit (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre Size 205/55 VR16
Fail102,067 miles (+1,339)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,067 miles
- Test number
- 931191645412
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH ! (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH ! (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Pattern distorted a bit (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre Size 205/55 VR16
Pass100,728 miles (+1,874)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 100,728 miles
- Test number
- 392070083358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,854 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 98,854 miles
- Test number
- 705015600176
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass95,344 miles (+6,031)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 95,344 miles
- Test number
- 186126855413
- NoteBoth front brake hoses perishing slightly
Pass89,313 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 89,313 miles
- Test number
- 816206354076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail89,313 miles (+5,040)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,313 miles
- Test number
- 975386854018
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass84,273 miles (+581)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 84,273 miles
- Test number
- 467089043001
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass83,692 miles (+2,121)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 83,692 miles
- Test number
- 806425152092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,571 miles (+2,221)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 81,571 miles
- Test number
- 736194951001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,350 miles (+3,513)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 79,350 miles
- Test number
- 420124850028
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCut to o/s/f tyre wall
Pass75,837 miles (+3,713)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 75,837 miles
- Test number
- 432496559041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,124 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 72,124 miles
- Test number
- 711937558026
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
- NoteUndertray fitted
Questions about T56 SPK
- Does T56 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 SPK is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T56 SPK?
- The MOT on T56 SPK is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T56 SPK done?
- T56 SPK was recorded at 114,015 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,331 miles a year.
- Has T56 SPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T56 SPK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T56 SPK 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 SPK find?
- T56 SPK passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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