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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

X56 STWMOT history

X56 STW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

X56 STW 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 28 Feb 2024
Mileage
138,234 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 STW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 STW was last recorded at 138,234 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 1,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,010 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,224 miles
Average per year
4,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,234 miles
  • 2022 – 137,010 miles
  • 2021 – 135,363 miles
  • 2020 – 134,565 miles
  • 2019 – 132,305 miles
  • 2018 – 130,598 miles
  • 2017 – 126,089 miles
  • 2016 – 119,611 miles
  • 2015 – 113,722 miles
  • 2014 – 108,794 miles
  • 2013 – 103,330 miles
  • 2012 – 98,496 miles
  • 2011 – 91,870 miles
  • 2010 – 84,684 miles
  • 2009 – 77,093 miles
  • 2008 – 71,354 miles
  • 2007 – 63,194 miles
  • 2006 – 56,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,234 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspect offside rear coil spring broken but unable to determine but both rear coil springs corrroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,234 miles (+1,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,234 miles
    Test number
    168304737081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,010 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,010 miles
    Test number
    122607569165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,363 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,363 miles
    Test number
    725329371605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,565 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,565 miles
    Test number
    322357719492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,564 miles (+2,259)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,564 miles
    Test number
    350817593205
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,305 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,305 miles
    Test number
    492694016618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,598 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,598 miles
    Test number
    461612300009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.
    • AdvisorySuspect offside rear coil spring broken but unable to determine but both rear coil springs corrroded

  8. Fail130,549 miles (+4,460)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,549 miles
    Test number
    521446417437
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked/perished
    • AdvisorySuspect offside rear coil spring broken but unable to determine but both rear coil springs corrroded

  9. Pass126,089 miles (+6,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,089 miles
    Test number
    651533193381
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight image poor
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel binding

  10. Pass119,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    829166188319
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded

  11. Fail119,610 miles (+5,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,610 miles
    Test number
    520880920554
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass113,722 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    113,722 miles
    Test number
    508477345049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    108,794 miles
    Test number
    807367154092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    716437154008
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass103,330 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,330 miles
    Test number
    115868753473
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteSome play in o/s/f wishbone rear bush

  16. Fail103,327 miles (+4,831)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,327 miles
    Test number
    106597953016
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteSome play in o/s/f wishbone rear bush

  17. Pass98,496 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,496 miles
    Test number
    886120062067
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes heavily corroded
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • NoteFront brake discs + pads very thin
    • NoteO/s handbrake reading poor
    • NoteRear brake discs ridged

  18. Fail98,495 miles (+6,625)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,495 miles
    Test number
    947190462017
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes heavily corroded
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • NoteFront brake discs + pads very thin
    • NoteO/s handbrake reading poor
    • NoteRear brake discs ridged

  19. Pass91,870 miles (+7,186)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,870 miles
    Test number
    519453651085
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroding

  20. Pass84,684 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,684 miles
    Test number
    784930560031
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding

  21. Fail84,683 miles (+7,590)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,683 miles
    Test number
    892090760067
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding

  22. Pass77,093 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,093 miles
    Test number
    452348859093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    134782558074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,354 miles (+8,160)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    193251758009
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail63,194 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,194 miles
    Test number
    442957747050
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass63,194 miles (+7,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,194 miles
    Test number
    802097247021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass56,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,177 miles
    Test number
    322298756066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail56,177 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,177 miles
    Test number
    602288056043
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X56 STW

Does X56 STW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X56 STW expired on 28 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X56 STW?
The MOT on X56 STW expired on 28 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X56 STW done?
X56 STW was recorded at 138,234 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 4,847 miles a year.
Has X56 STW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 STW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on X56 STW 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 STW find?
X56 STW passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face.

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