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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.

X56 NBU 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass98,826 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass98,826 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    623457791057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. Pass97,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,245 miles
    Test number
    923738096377
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
  4. 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
  5. 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)
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. Pass79,128 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,128 miles
    Test number
    925755013229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,219 miles
    Test number
    286740912252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass68,899 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    167458811265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,251 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    984575600211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,982 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,982 miles
    Test number
    970676209200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,445 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,445 miles
    Test number
    682348908204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,202 miles (+6,393)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,202 miles
    Test number
    433653327253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,809 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,809 miles
    Test number
    941433326203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,274 miles
    Test number
    202100416097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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