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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

TEN 56MOT history

TEN 56 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,700 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TEN 56
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TEN 56 was last recorded at 86,700 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,479 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,221 miles
Average per year
4,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,700 miles
  • 2025 – 83,479 miles
  • 2024 – 79,284 miles
  • 2023 – 74,530 miles
  • 2022 – 69,378 miles
  • 2021 – 60,727 miles
  • 2020 – 53,667 miles
  • 2019 – 51,810 miles
  • 2018 – 48,735 miles
  • 2017 – 45,927 miles
  • 2016 – 42,515 miles
  • 2015 – 39,325 miles
  • 2014 – 35,558 miles
  • 2013 – 30,988 miles
  • 2012 – 25,436 miles
  • 2011 – 18,274 miles
  • 2010 – 15,844 miles
  • 2009 – 14,705 miles
  • 2008 – 12,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,700 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,700 miles (+3,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    625896966692
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,479 miles (+4,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,479 miles
    Test number
    146229038717
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,284 miles (+4,754)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    371647923055
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,530 miles
    Test number
    975414219994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail74,530 miles (+5,152)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,530 miles
    Test number
    729707416739
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass69,378 miles (+8,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    793445191184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,727 miles (+7,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,727 miles
    Test number
    563101428806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass53,667 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    459696591059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,810 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    240790518659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail51,810 miles (+3,075)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    409371660732
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass48,735 miles (+2,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,735 miles
    Test number
    668270023381
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted throughout restricting the view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished on side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished on wall

  12. Pass45,927 miles (+3,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,927 miles
    Test number
    555909299975
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass42,515 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    632943607198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,325 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    718123355191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,558 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,558 miles
    Test number
    269374754115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,988 miles (+5,552)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,988 miles
    Test number
    469234473091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on tread

  17. Pass25,436 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,436 miles
    Test number
    498045752080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,274 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,274 miles
    Test number
    989598741066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,844 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,844 miles
    Test number
    311388540034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,705 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,705 miles
    Test number
    973468249077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,979 miles
    Test number
    111453858420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TEN 56

What vehicle is registration TEN 56 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TEN 56 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TEN 56 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TEN 56 is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on TEN 56?
The MOT on TEN 56 is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TEN 56 done?
TEN 56 was recorded at 86,700 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,013 miles a year.
Has TEN 56 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TEN 56 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on TEN 56 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 TEN 56 find?
TEN 56 passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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