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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V56 FAEMOT history

V56 FAE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 217,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2022.

V56 FAE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
217,239 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 FAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 FAE was last recorded at 217,239 miles on 15 Oct 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,232 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
10,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 217,239 miles
  • 2021 – 202,100 miles
  • 2020 – 184,911 miles
  • 2019 – 174,148 miles
  • 2018 – 156,565 miles
  • 2017 – 140,345 miles
  • 2016 – 128,598 miles
  • 2015 – 117,059 miles
  • 2014 – 102,982 miles
  • 2013 – 88,211 miles
  • 2012 – 77,963 miles
  • 2011 – 71,777 miles
  • 2010 – 69,228 miles
  • 2009 – 63,746 miles
  • 2008 – 60,931 miles
  • 2007 – 58,112 miles
  • 2006 – 53,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,239 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,239 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    217,239 miles
    Test number
    492842808542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail217,232 miles (+15,132)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,232 miles
    Test number
    521025373730
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass202,100 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    202,100 miles
    Test number
    202415483904
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  4. Fail202,100 miles (+17,189)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,100 miles
    Test number
    877157787366
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass184,911 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    184,911 miles
    Test number
    690157533096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail184,909 miles (+10,761)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,909 miles
    Test number
    230931528559
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,148 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,148 miles
    Test number
    254379543105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail174,145 miles (+17,580)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,145 miles
    Test number
    741303672908
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass156,565 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    156,565 miles
    Test number
    552574859022
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail156,562 miles (+16,217)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,562 miles
    Test number
    707350694151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass140,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    140,345 miles
    Test number
    942323355057
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail140,345 miles (+11,747)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,345 miles
    Test number
    140717013024
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass128,598 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,598 miles
    Test number
    405715436081
    • AdvisoryEMLon
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Fail128,588 miles (+11,529)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,588 miles
    Test number
    758497505516
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEMLon
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass117,059 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,059 miles
    Test number
    939977765998
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNail in both front tyres

  16. Fail116,959 miles (+13,977)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,959 miles
    Test number
    269309807558
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNail in both front tyres

  17. Pass102,982 miles (+14,771)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    688981594260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine check light on

  18. Pass88,211 miles (+10,248)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    299612093230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass77,963 miles (+6,186)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,963 miles
    Test number
    237394392293
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront pads discs worn
    • NoteRear pads and discs worn

  20. Pass71,777 miles (+2,549)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    338113991468
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise that tracking be checked.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres getting low 3mm.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

  21. Pass69,228 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    974615790295
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail69,228 miles (+5,482)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    300844390247
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass63,746 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    321567189435
    • NoteEND FLOAT RACK.
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEAKS.
    • NoteFRONT DISCS LIPPED.
    • NoteFRONT PADS GETTING LOW.

  24. Fail63,746 miles (+2,815)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    633817889290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEND FLOAT RACK.
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEAKS.
    • NoteFRONT DISCS LIPPED.
    • NoteFRONT PADS GETTING LOW.

  25. Pass60,931 miles (+2,819)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,931 miles
    Test number
    463283908360
    • NoteEND FLOAT STEERING RACK.
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEAKS.
    • NoteFRONT DISCS LIPPED.

  26. Pass58,112 miles (+4,318)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    370306797471
    • NoteEND FLOAT ON RACK.
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEAKS.

  27. Pass53,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    824485986239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 FAE

Does V56 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V56 FAE expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V56 FAE?
The MOT on V56 FAE expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V56 FAE done?
V56 FAE was recorded at 217,239 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2022, an average of 10,210 miles a year.
Has V56 FAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 FAE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V56 FAE 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 FAE find?
V56 FAE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff, and 1 more.

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