BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V56 EYBMOT history

V56 EYB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

V56 EYB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,996 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,355 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V56 EYB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V56 EYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 EYB was last recorded at 130,996 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,964 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,996 miles
  • 2025 – 120,350 miles
  • 2024 – 120,126 miles
  • 2023 – 109,925 miles
  • 2022 – 109,078 miles
  • 2021 – 109,041 miles
  • 2019 – 108,778 miles
  • 2018 – 107,961 miles
  • 2017 – 107,677 miles
  • 2016 – 107,262 miles
  • 2015 – 105,976 miles
  • 2014 – 104,263 miles
  • 2013 – 101,960 miles
  • 2012 – 98,776 miles
  • 2011 – 95,703 miles
  • 2010 – 92,038 miles
  • 2009 – 87,826 miles
  • 2008 – 83,735 miles
  • 2007 – 75,921 miles
  • 2006 – 64,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower damage to seal
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,996 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,996 miles
    Test number
    803686020535
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower damage to seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail130,964 miles (+10,614)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,964 miles
    Test number
    511003833596
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,350 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,350 miles
    Test number
    747567024099
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak top of rad area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer s/wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake flexi hose clip missing

  4. Fail120,347 miles (+221)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,347 miles
    Test number
    134097686343
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated can see reinforcement inside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak top of rad area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer s/wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake flexi hose clip missing

  5. Fail120,126 miles (+10,201)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,126 miles
    Test number
    790118952024
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass109,925 miles (+847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,925 miles
    Test number
    890637410226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,078 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,078 miles
    Test number
    839110172532
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,041 miles (+263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,041 miles
    Test number
    279217884307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,778 miles (+817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,778 miles
    Test number
    308792438530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,961 miles (+284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,961 miles
    Test number
    163696040384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    887345396676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail107,677 miles (+415)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    363577025987
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20 INCH (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 INCH (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass107,262 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,262 miles
    Test number
    243281398367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON LIMIT (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass105,976 miles (+1,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,976 miles
    Test number
    545066648950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON LIMIT (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass104,263 miles (+2,303)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,263 miles
    Test number
    617218954203
    • Note205/55/16 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED
    • NoteWIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

  16. Pass101,960 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,960 miles
    Test number
    688810563290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES DETERIORATED
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail101,960 miles (+3,184)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,960 miles
    Test number
    755380263216
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES DETERIORATED
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass98,776 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    385737252297
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail98,773 miles (+3,070)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,773 miles
    Test number
    165844052258
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass95,703 miles (+3,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,703 miles
    Test number
    908204161225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass92,038 miles (+4,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,038 miles
    Test number
    133012950280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass87,826 miles (+4,091)1 dangerous7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    964498569220
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded

  23. Pass83,735 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,735 miles
    Test number
    213372668248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,921 miles (+11,778)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    680281507175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    254703106464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,143 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    254681806125
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteO/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush perishing

Questions about V56 EYB

Does V56 EYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 EYB is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 EYB?
The MOT on V56 EYB is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 EYB done?
V56 EYB was recorded at 130,996 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,355 miles a year.
Has V56 EYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 EYB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V56 EYB 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 V56 EYB find?
V56 EYB passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear lower damage to seal; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

Related registrations

Browse all V56 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.