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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

V56 GLMMOT history

V56 GLM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 186,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

V56 GLM blue 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 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
186,751 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 GLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 GLM was last recorded at 186,751 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,751 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,751 miles
  • 2024 – 184,736 miles
  • 2023 – 182,935 miles
  • 2022 – 180,632 miles
  • 2021 – 178,509 miles
  • 2020 – 175,562 miles
  • 2019 – 173,177 miles
  • 2018 – 170,771 miles
  • 2017 – 161,034 miles
  • 2016 – 149,905 miles
  • 2015 – 137,158 miles
  • 2014 – 125,845 miles
  • 2013 – 115,191 miles
  • 2012 – 101,481 miles
  • 2011 – 91,121 miles
  • 2010 – 80,377 miles
  • 2009 – 75,522 miles
  • 2008 – 70,572 miles
  • 2007 – 64,971 miles
  • 2006 – 57,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,751 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear both jacking points slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside handbrake effort low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,751 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    186,751 miles
    Test number
    674323223143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both jacking points slightly corroded

  2. Fail186,751 miles (+2,015)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,751 miles
    Test number
    125964191426
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both jacking points slightly corroded

  3. Pass184,736 miles (+1,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    184,736 miles
    Test number
    304045134530
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective tail box hanging bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,935 miles (+2,303)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    182,935 miles
    Test number
    724529311972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/outer sill. (obscured from full inspection by plastic sill cover's) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/outer sill (obscured from full inspection by plastic sill cover's) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass180,632 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    180,632 miles
    Test number
    551456110046
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail180,632 miles (+6)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,632 miles
    Test number
    211662516901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail180,626 miles (+2,117)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,626 miles
    Test number
    773742981613
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass178,509 miles (+2,947)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,509 miles
    Test number
    808753183148
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective tail box rear bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass175,562 miles (+2,385)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,562 miles
    Test number
    365512628732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point/outer sill has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point/outer sill has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass173,177 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,177 miles
    Test number
    648745184146
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective tail box bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail173,060 miles (+2,289)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,060 miles
    Test number
    394649393958
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose tail box metal hanging bracket deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass170,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    170,771 miles
    Test number
    982211644232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail170,771 miles (+9,737)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,771 miles
    Test number
    890195130099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass161,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    161,034 miles
    Test number
    661897226755
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre heavily perished
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low

  15. Fail161,034 miles (+11,129)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,034 miles
    Test number
    824968785573
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre heavily perished
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low

  16. Pass149,905 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    149,905 miles
    Test number
    101609427907
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low

  17. Fail149,905 miles (+12,747)2 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,905 miles
    Test number
    707914490652
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NEAR FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low

  18. Pass137,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,158 miles
    Test number
    158356405173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail137,158 miles (+11,313)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,158 miles
    Test number
    409991105123
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass125,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,845 miles
    Test number
    618471774007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail125,845 miles (+10,654)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,845 miles
    Test number
    545791274037
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass115,191 miles (+13,710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,191 miles
    Test number
    568337663030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass101,481 miles (+10,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,481 miles
    Test number
    197817742479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass91,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    338254851016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,121 miles (+10,744)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    248024551076
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass80,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    824614650031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail80,377 miles (+4,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    424923650010
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass75,522 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    284925149059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,572 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,572 miles
    Test number
    352713938087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass64,971 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,971 miles
    Test number
    363637627063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass57,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,594 miles
    Test number
    380590036060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 GLM

Does V56 GLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 GLM is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V56 GLM?
The MOT on V56 GLM is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 GLM done?
V56 GLM was recorded at 186,751 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,511 miles a year.
Has V56 GLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 GLM has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V56 GLM 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 GLM find?
V56 GLM passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust mounting defective, and 1 more.

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