BMW 3 SERIES BV56YLS has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 78,229 miles 1 month ago on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 09:10.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 3rd May 2027.

BV56YLS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD MAY 202778,229 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED1ST MAY 20253RD MAY 202677,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake Slow To Release
PASSED26TH APRIL 20243RD MAY 202577,109 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))
PASSED4TH MAY 20233RD MAY 202475,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH MARCH 20228TH MARCH 202375,194 MI
FAILED3RD MARCH 202275,193 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20214TH MARCH 202273,934 MI
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 202173,933 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20204TH MARCH 202173,114 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear (rear End) (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met 17%
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 202073,112 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear (rear End) (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Brake Performance Not Tested Due To Hydraulic Leak (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201825TH JANUARY 201971,308 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outside Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Tpms Warning Lamp Illuminated
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20167TH NOVEMBER 201769,311 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Clamp To Gearbox Corroded Through
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres And O/s/r Cracking Between Tread
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 201669,310 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Clamp To Gearbox Corroded Through
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Fractured (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres And O/s/r Cracking Between Tread
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20156TH SEPTEMBER 201663,940 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Worn On Both Edges
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 201563,872 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Worn On Both Edges
PASSED28TH AUGUST 20141ST SEPTEMBER 201553,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - Nsf Tyre Wearing Low Outer Edge
  6. USER ENTERED - Nsf Fog Lamp Insecure
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20131ST SEPTEMBER 201442,707 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Wheel/tyre Protruding Beyond Wheel Arch
  3. USER ENTERED - Hid Headlight Kit Fitted
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 201342,707 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Wheel/tyre Protruding Beyond Wheel Arch
  5. USER ENTERED - Hid Headlight Kit Fitted
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20124TH OCTOBER 201331,334 MI
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20114TH OCTOBER 201223,995 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201015TH SEPTEMBER 201119,595 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 201019,565 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 200915TH SEPTEMBER 201014,695 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV56YLS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

BV56YLS MOT Comments

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BV56YLS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 78,229 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,911 miles

BV56YLS FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration BV56YLS was manufactured on Wednesday 6th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 78,229 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,911 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV56YLS has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 42 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently SORN .

Does BV56YLS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 BV56YLS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV56YLS Taxed?

No, as of Monday 25th May 2026 BV56YLS does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does BV56YLS MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV56YLS will expire in 11 months on Monday 3rd May 2027. Read more

When did BV56YLS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV56YLS was on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 09:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV56YLS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for BV56YLS we can see 16 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 BV56YLS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for BV56YLS we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV56YLS?

BV56YLS is registered as a 2006 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has BV56YLS done?

The odometer reading for BV56YLS at the last MOT in April 2026 was 78,229 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 3,911 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV56YLS?

The vehicle BV56YLS was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 6th September 2006. Read more

What colour is BV56YLS?

The official colour of BV56YLS is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does BV56YLS have?

BV56YLS has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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