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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V56 KPBMOT history

V56 KPB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2023.

V56 KPB 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 23 Jun 2024
Mileage
146,648 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 KPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 KPB was last recorded at 146,648 miles on 20 Jun 2023, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,740 miles · 24 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
5,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,648 miles
  • 2022 – 144,740 miles
  • 2018 – 143,873 miles
  • 2017 – 138,182 miles
  • 2016 – 134,577 miles
  • 2015 – 125,378 miles
  • 2014 – 115,392 miles
  • 2013 – 109,296 miles
  • 2012 – 98,362 miles
  • 2011 – 85,161 miles
  • 2009 – 78,416 miles
  • 2008 – 72,897 miles
  • 2007 – 66,237 miles
  • 2006 – 58,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,648 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing / worn on inner edges
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,648 miles
    Test number
    342539493181
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing / worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,648 miles (+1,908)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,648 miles
    Test number
    840000906182
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing / worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,740 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,740 miles
    Test number
    522776790203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,873 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,873 miles
    Test number
    395364484404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Fail143,873 miles (+5,691)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,873 miles
    Test number
    350613510501
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass138,182 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,182 miles
    Test number
    660301118923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak power steering pipe

  7. Fail138,178 miles (+3,601)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,178 miles
    Test number
    545629286078
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak power steering pipe

  8. Pass134,577 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,577 miles
    Test number
    925296728464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail134,569 miles (+9,191)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,569 miles
    Test number
    770574985051
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass125,378 miles (+263)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,378 miles
    Test number
    425650195063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail125,115 miles (+9,723)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,115 miles
    Test number
    198372385048
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass115,392 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,392 miles
    Test number
    256332394054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,296 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    229957953034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,291 miles (+10,929)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,291 miles
    Test number
    406626753076
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass98,362 miles (+13,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,362 miles
    Test number
    387812052042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass85,161 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,161 miles
    Test number
    909290471090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,159 miles (+6,743)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    196308861473
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  18. Pass78,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    622285429145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,416 miles (+5,519)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    641715029159
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear front and rear discs

  20. Pass72,897 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,897 miles
    Test number
    964192228119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,892 miles (+6,655)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,892 miles
    Test number
    641351128113
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass66,237 miles (+7,946)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    574328207132
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBrake and airbag warning lights on
    • NoteLow reading o/s/handbrake and handbrake long
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear front and rear discs

  23. Pass58,291 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    254777216139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

  24. Fail58,291 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    563987716118
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Questions about V56 KPB

Does V56 KPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V56 KPB expired on 23 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V56 KPB?
The MOT on V56 KPB expired on 23 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V56 KPB done?
V56 KPB was recorded at 146,648 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2023, an average of 5,153 miles a year.
Has V56 KPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 KPB has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V56 KPB 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 KPB find?
V56 KPB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: both front tyres wearing / worn on inner edges; oil leak, but not excessive.

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