BMW 3 SERIES BN56VYJ has 20 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 92,938 miles 2 weeks ago on Thursday 20th August 2026 at 17:47.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 19th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

BN56VYJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202792,938 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 202521ST JULY 202690,195 MI
PASSED22ND JULY 202421ST JULY 202581,479 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED9TH JULY 202480,853 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20232ND OCTOBER 202479,501 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 202379,501 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED2ND MARCH 20221ST MARCH 202375,838 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 202126TH FEBRUARY 202270,593 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202026TH FEBRUARY 202168,363 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201926TH FEBRUARY 202060,995 MI
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201814TH NOVEMBER 201959,889 MI
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20177TH SEPTEMBER 201859,593 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201625TH AUGUST 201754,879 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 201530TH JUNE 201647,954 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH MARCH 201417TH MARCH 201540,896 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201321ST FEBRUARY 201436,235 MI
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 201336,235 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201116TH SEPTEMBER 201228,061 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201013TH SEPTEMBER 201122,526 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 200913TH SEPTEMBER 201016,445 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN56VYJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 85% | MOT Failure Rate: 15%

BN56VYJ MOT Comments

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BN56VYJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 92,938 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,647 miles

BN56VYJ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration BN56VYJ was manufactured on Wednesday 13th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 92,938 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,647 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN56VYJ has a 85% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 26 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does BN56VYJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 4th September 2026 BN56VYJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN56VYJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 4th September 2026 BN56VYJ does have Tax. Read more

When does BN56VYJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN56VYJ will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN56VYJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN56VYJ will expire in 12 months on Thursday 19th August 2027. Read more

When did BN56VYJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN56VYJ was on Thursday 20th August 2026 at 17:47. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN56VYJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for BN56VYJ we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN56VYJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for BN56VYJ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 85% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN56VYJ?

BN56VYJ is registered as a 2006 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has BN56VYJ done?

The odometer reading for BN56VYJ at the last MOT in August 2026 was 92,938 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,647 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN56VYJ?

The vehicle BN56VYJ was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 13th September 2006. Read more

What colour is BN56VYJ?

The official colour of BN56VYJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BN56VYJ have?

BN56VYJ has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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