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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X56 SCCMOT history

X56 SCC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

X56 SCC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
95,242 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 SCC
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
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 SCC was last recorded at 95,242 miles on 22 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,240 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,242 miles
  • 2021 – 92,515 miles
  • 2020 – 88,688 miles
  • 2019 – 83,500 miles
  • 2018 – 79,227 miles
  • 2017 – 73,428 miles
  • 2016 – 67,133 miles
  • 2015 – 63,218 miles
  • 2014 – 60,003 miles
  • 2012 – 54,155 miles
  • 2011 – 50,027 miles
  • 2010 – 46,886 miles
  • 2009 – 43,492 miles
  • 2008 – 40,680 miles
  • 2007 – 38,466 miles
  • 2006 – 34,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,242 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,242 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,242 miles
    Test number
    516053478773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,240 miles (+2,725)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,240 miles
    Test number
    265074719858
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,515 miles (+3,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    193039963346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass88,688 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,688 miles
    Test number
    276506496706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,500 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,500 miles
    Test number
    509910495800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail83,496 miles (+4,269)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,496 miles
    Test number
    441492037244
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass79,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    905875326081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,227 miles (+5,799)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    214200493706
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    819527367417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,428 miles (+6,295)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    103954530864
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass67,133 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,133 miles
    Test number
    833586079557
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Fail67,123 miles (+3,905)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,123 miles
    Test number
    319723999949
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass63,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    546190115248
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail63,218 miles (+3,215)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    587058905201
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass60,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    557100414261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,003 miles (+5,848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    507150314280
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass54,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    236718422238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,155 miles (+4,128)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    255368622276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  19. Pass50,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    176131231209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,027 miles (+3,141)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    219477321275
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass46,886 miles (+3,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,886 miles
    Test number
    291545520212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  22. Pass43,492 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,492 miles
    Test number
    353942929402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,680 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,680 miles
    Test number
    914442698122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    884220667027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,466 miles (+3,673)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    743140267031
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass34,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,793 miles
    Test number
    630828066018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X56 SCC

Does X56 SCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 SCC is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X56 SCC?
The MOT on X56 SCC is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 SCC done?
X56 SCC was recorded at 95,242 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,992 miles a year.
Has X56 SCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 SCC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X56 SCC 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 SCC find?
X56 SCC passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint.

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