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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X56 DMGMOT history

X56 DMG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2023.

X56 DMG 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 31 May 2024
Mileage
97,190 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 DMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 DMG was last recorded at 97,190 miles on 1 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,190 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,190 miles
  • 2020 – 97,092 miles
  • 2019 – 95,613 miles
  • 2018 – 93,498 miles
  • 2017 – 91,089 miles
  • 2016 – 88,677 miles
  • 2015 – 86,119 miles
  • 2014 – 83,596 miles
  • 2013 – 81,152 miles
  • 2011 – 78,360 miles
  • 2010 – 75,599 miles
  • 2009 – 71,790 miles
  • 2008 – 67,597 miles
  • 2007 – 62,617 miles
  • 2006 – 59,445 miles
  • 2005 – 55,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,190 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    126135076195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail97,190 miles (+98)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    169577329382
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass97,092 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,092 miles
    Test number
    273605977084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    310190803852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail95,613 miles (+2,115)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    426922145106
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass93,498 miles (+2,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,498 miles
    Test number
    750293227834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass91,089 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,089 miles
    Test number
    213743114099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,088 miles (+2,411)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    916294147036
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to brake (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the front to connector at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass88,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,677 miles
    Test number
    211602597348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,677 miles (+2,558)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,677 miles
    Test number
    155867828167
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded t piece to flex (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass86,119 miles (+2,523)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    358232605022
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake has slight bind

  12. Pass83,596 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    408223504024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,152 miles
    Test number
    978114903086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail81,152 miles (+2,792)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,152 miles
    Test number
    199772403051
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass78,360 miles (+2,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    396716441333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass75,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    800757750386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,599 miles (+3,809)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    922861950376
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass71,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    323451059309
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail71,790 miles (+4,193)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    744501659382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,597 miles (+142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,597 miles
    Test number
    240853858339
    • 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)

  21. Fail67,455 miles (+4,838)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,455 miles
    Test number
    914906948387
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)

  22. Pass62,617 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    442019037440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,445 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    182265026374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    55,017 miles
    Test number
    803725035320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 DMG

Does X56 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X56 DMG expired on 31 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X56 DMG?
The MOT on X56 DMG expired on 31 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X56 DMG done?
X56 DMG was recorded at 97,190 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2023, an average of 2,410 miles a year.
Has X56 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 DMG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X56 DMG 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 X56 DMG find?
X56 DMG passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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