
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc
X56 NBUMOT history
X56 NBU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,826 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 98,826 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X56 NBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X56 NBU was last recorded at 98,826 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 98,288 miles · 18 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 538 miles
- Average per year
- 3,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 98,826 miles
- 2020 – 98,288 miles
- 2019 – 97,245 miles
- 2017 – 96,747 miles
- 2016 – 94,917 miles
- 2015 – 87,960 miles
- 2014 – 83,872 miles
- 2013 – 79,128 miles
- 2012 – 74,219 miles
- 2011 – 68,899 miles
- 2010 – 63,251 miles
- 2009 – 57,982 miles
- 2008 – 52,445 miles
- 2007 – 47,202 miles
- 2006 – 40,809 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,826 miles (+538)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 98,826 miles
- Test number
- 623457791057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,288 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 98,288 miles
- Test number
- 540887699983
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,245 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 97,245 miles
- Test number
- 923738096377
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
Fail97,245 miles (+498)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,245 miles
- Test number
- 558983098272
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
Pass96,747 miles (+1,830)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 96,747 miles
- Test number
- 312960875728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass94,917 miles (+6,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 94,917 miles
- Test number
- 298044503780
- AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test.
Pass87,960 miles (+4,088)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 87,960 miles
- Test number
- 127558015255
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass83,872 miles (+4,744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 83,872 miles
- Test number
- 367841524204
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,128 miles (+4,909)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 79,128 miles
- Test number
- 925755013229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 74,219 miles
- Test number
- 286740912252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,219 miles (+5,320)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,219 miles
- Test number
- 149370012212
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass68,899 miles (+5,648)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 68,899 miles
- Test number
- 167458811265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,251 miles (+5,269)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 63,251 miles
- Test number
- 984575600211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,982 miles (+5,537)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 57,982 miles
- Test number
- 970676209200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,445 miles (+5,243)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 52,445 miles
- Test number
- 682348908204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,202 miles (+6,393)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 47,202 miles
- Test number
- 433653327253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,809 miles (+1,535)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 40,809 miles
- Test number
- 941433326203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,274 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 39,274 miles
- Test number
- 202100416097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,274 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,274 miles
- Test number
- 193396806427
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about X56 NBU
- Does X56 NBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X56 NBU expired on 15 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X56 NBU?
- The MOT on X56 NBU expired on 15 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X56 NBU done?
- X56 NBU was recorded at 98,826 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 3,622 miles a year.
- Has X56 NBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X56 NBU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on X56 NBU 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 NBU find?
- X56 NBU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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