BMW 3 SERIES CU56NPF has 24 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 252,155 miles 11 months ago on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 11:51.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Wednesday 27th May 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

CU56NPF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MAY 2026252,155 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour Both Sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH MAY 202427TH MAY 2025241,151 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH MAY 202327TH MAY 2024228,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED23RD MAY 202227TH MAY 2023217,048 MI
PASSED6TH MAY 202127TH MAY 2022206,454 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material From Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material From Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH MAY 2021206,453 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material From Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material From Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH MAY 202027TH MAY 2021198,239 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rears To Flexi Painted Black (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Driver's View To The Front Outside The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Wipers Restricted By An Obstruction Sun Strip Upper Not In Drivers View (3.1 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH MAY 2020198,139 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Both Rears To Flexis (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MINOR - Driver's View To The Front Outside The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Wipers Restricted By An Obstruction Strip On Upper Screen Not In Drivers View (3.1 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED29TH APRIL 201913TH NOVEMBER 2020187,348 MI
FAILED25TH APRIL 2019187,229 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH MAY 201813TH MAY 2019174,960 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED9TH MAY 2018174,842 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED8TH JUNE 201716TH JUNE 2018163,494 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED7TH JUNE 2017163,461 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH JUNE 201616TH JUNE 2017157,124 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.b.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel Just Make It To Pass On Performance. (3.1.6b)
  4. ADVISORY - Engine And Under Tray Cover Fitted.
FAILED10TH JUNE 2016156,871 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.b.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel Just Make It To Pass On Performance. (3.1.6b)
  4. ADVISORY - Engine And Under Tray Cover Fitted.
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Caliper Leaking From Brake Hose Connection Side Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED10TH JUNE 201514TH JUNE 2016150,267 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  9. USER ENTERED - O/s/f & N/s/f Tyres Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges.
PASSED9TH JUNE 201414TH JUNE 2015145,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED10TH JUNE 201314TH JUNE 201413,993 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED15TH JUNE 201214TH JUNE 2013128,626 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED3RD JUNE 20117TH JUNE 2012113,315 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Cover Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  7. USER ENTERED - Undertrays Fitted Front To Rear Not Allowing Full Inspection
FAILED3RD JUNE 2011113,315 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Cover Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
  8. USER ENTERED - Undertrays Fitted Front To Rear Not Allowing Full Inspection
PASSED8TH JUNE 20107TH JUNE 2011101,321 MI
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 200916TH NOVEMBER 201099,773 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

CU56NPF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

CU56NPF MOT Comments

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CU56NPF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 252,155 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,271 miles

CU56NPF FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration CU56NPF was manufactured on Thursday 16th November 2006 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 252,155 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 13,271 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 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 CU56NPF has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 53 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 5 Major, 1 Dangerous and 7 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 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does CU56NPF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 CU56NPF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is CU56NPF Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 CU56NPF does have Tax. Read more

When does CU56NPF Tax expire?

The current Tax for CU56NPF will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 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 CU56NPF MOT expire?

The current MOT for CU56NPF will expire in 1 month on Wednesday 27th May 2026. Read more

When did CU56NPF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for CU56NPF was on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 11:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has CU56NPF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for CU56NPF 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 CU56NPF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for CU56NPF we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is CU56NPF?

CU56NPF is registered as a 2006 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has CU56NPF done?

The odometer reading for CU56NPF at the last MOT in May 2025 was 252,155 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 13,271 miles per year. Read more

How old is CU56NPF?

The vehicle CU56NPF was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 16th November 2006. Read more

What colour is CU56NPF?

The official colour of CU56NPF is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does CU56NPF have?

CU56NPF has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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