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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

V56 GPRMOT history

V56 GPR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

V56 GPR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
121,227 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 GPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 GPR was last recorded at 121,227 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 3,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,172 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,055 miles
Average per year
4,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,227 miles
  • 2022 – 118,172 miles
  • 2021 – 114,842 miles
  • 2020 – 112,349 miles
  • 2019 – 111,604 miles
  • 2018 – 108,477 miles
  • 2017 – 105,187 miles
  • 2016 – 103,094 miles
  • 2015 – 100,824 miles
  • 2014 – 96,868 miles
  • 2013 – 93,083 miles
  • 2012 – 89,386 miles
  • 2011 – 85,123 miles
  • 2010 – 80,726 miles
  • 2009 – 72,776 miles
  • 2008 – 65,380 miles
  • 2007 – 57,449 miles
  • 2006 – 51,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,227 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component slightly corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,227 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,227 miles
    Test number
    203382972606
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component slightly corroded

  2. Fail121,227 miles (+3,055)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,227 miles
    Test number
    863493012363
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component slightly corroded

  3. Pass118,172 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,172 miles
    Test number
    539361614349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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))

  4. Fail118,162 miles (+3,320)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,162 miles
    Test number
    631120933237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested nsr pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,842 miles (+2,493)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    967200614830
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,349 miles (+745)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    711110553107
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,604 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,604 miles
    Test number
    299754182403
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail111,604 miles (+3,127)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,604 miles
    Test number
    718981709699
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass108,477 miles (+3,290)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,477 miles
    Test number
    229999597412
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass105,187 miles (+2,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,187 miles
    Test number
    772689296723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass103,094 miles (+2,270)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,094 miles
    Test number
    171427697563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass100,824 miles (+25)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,824 miles
    Test number
    705295225254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail100,799 miles (+3,931)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,799 miles
    Test number
    697902825215
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass96,868 miles (+3,785)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,868 miles
    Test number
    489449614274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass93,083 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    197929313297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail93,077 miles (+31)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    906698913225
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail93,046 miles (+3,660)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    607410313285
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass89,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,386 miles
    Test number
    625796432224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail89,386 miles (+4,263)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,386 miles
    Test number
    878546032258
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass85,123 miles (+4,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    345662531238
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass80,726 miles (+7,950)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    184267630238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,776 miles (+7,396)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,776 miles
    Test number
    224769939496
    • NoteCrack in windscreen outside of swept area

  23. Pass65,380 miles (+7,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    893074818176
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and front offside tyre worn down to 3mm only

  24. Pass57,449 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,449 miles
    Test number
    110382627170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,555 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    120354716111
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON
    • NoteAll pads APPEAR LOW

Questions about V56 GPR

Does V56 GPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V56 GPR expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V56 GPR?
The MOT on V56 GPR expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V56 GPR done?
V56 GPR was recorded at 121,227 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 4,007 miles a year.
Has V56 GPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 GPR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V56 GPR 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 GPR find?
V56 GPR passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 7 more.

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