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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 2,793 cc

X56 PEWMOT history

X56 PEW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

X56 PEW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,120 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 PEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 PEW was last recorded at 94,120 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,101 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
5,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,120 miles
  • 2025 – 89,145 miles
  • 2024 – 82,996 miles
  • 2023 – 77,801 miles
  • 2022 – 73,882 miles
  • 2021 – 69,272 miles
  • 2020 – 64,142 miles
  • 2019 – 59,554 miles
  • 2018 – 54,847 miles
  • 2017 – 48,254 miles
  • 2016 – 38,786 miles
  • 2015 – 29,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,120 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,120 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    915374450554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack movement

  2. Fail94,101 miles (+4,956)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    389963979445
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack movement

  3. Pass89,145 miles (+6,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,145 miles
    Test number
    124593516592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass82,996 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,996 miles
    Test number
    253895840989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    860580502172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,801 miles (+3,919)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    445277203558
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,882 miles (+4,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    727541653554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass69,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    929159066586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,272 miles (+5,130)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    308858934901
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    700283555203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,142 miles (+4,588)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    411203044957
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass59,554 miles (+4,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    419390019473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass54,847 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    552064764274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail54,847 miles (+6,593)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    541628348261
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass48,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,254 miles
    Test number
    111074166205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,253 miles (+9,467)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,253 miles
    Test number
    520115398815
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass38,786 miles (+9,048)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,786 miles
    Test number
    546726168904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,738 miles
    Test number
    189058125027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X56 PEW

Does X56 PEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 PEW is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X56 PEW?
The MOT on X56 PEW is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 PEW done?
X56 PEW was recorded at 94,120 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,866 miles a year.
Has X56 PEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 PEW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X56 PEW 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 PEW find?
X56 PEW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner rack movement.

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