BMW 3 SERIES S56NTF has 29 MOTs

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This 1999 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 128,903 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 15:27.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 13th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

S56NTF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH MARCH 2027128,903 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED8TH MARCH 202513TH MARCH 2026122,929 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED2ND MARCH 202413TH MARCH 2025117,428 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED4TH MARCH 202313TH MARCH 2024116,031 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED14TH MARCH 202213TH MARCH 2023115,198 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slow To Retract
PASSED17TH APRIL 20216TH MAY 2022114,365 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND APRIL 20206TH MAY 2021113,320 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH APRIL 2020113,320 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Incorrectly Seated On The Wheel Rim (5.2.3 (k))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre To Rear (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH APRIL 20196TH MAY 2020110,090 MI
PASSED4TH MAY 20186TH MAY 2019106,997 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 20176TH MAY 2018103,710 MI
FAILED29TH APRIL 2017103,710 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Delaminated (6.3.1d)
PASSED29TH APRIL 20166TH MAY 2017100,871 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED29TH APRIL 2016100,871 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED30TH APRIL 20156TH MAY 201697,243 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED30TH APRIL 201597,243 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  4. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED7TH MAY 20146TH MAY 201592,964 MI
FAILED1ST MAY 201492,964 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH APRIL 20132ND MAY 201488,449 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD MAY 20122ND MAY 201382,760 MI
PASSED28TH APRIL 201127TH APRIL 201277,585 MI
FAILED27TH APRIL 201177,585 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED25TH JANUARY 201069,278 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201027TH JANUARY 201169,278 MI
PASSED27TH JANUARY 200927TH JANUARY 201064,192 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Number Plate Starting To De Laminate
PASSED10TH JANUARY 200827TH JANUARY 200956,288 MI
FAILED27TH JANUARY 200747,300 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Slightly Smearing Screen
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Fadding To Rear Number Plate
PASSED27TH JANUARY 200727TH JANUARY 200847,300 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Slightly Smearing Screen
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Fadding To Rear Number Plate
PASSED26TH JANUARY 200627TH JANUARY 200740,751 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S56NTF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

S56NTF MOT Comments

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S56NTF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 128,903 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,774 miles

S56NTF FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration S56NTF was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 128,903 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,774 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S56NTF has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 42 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 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 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does S56NTF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 S56NTF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S56NTF Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 S56NTF does have Tax. Read more

When does S56NTF Tax expire?

The current Tax for S56NTF will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 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 S56NTF MOT expire?

The current MOT for S56NTF will expire in 10 months on Saturday 13th March 2027. Read more

When did S56NTF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S56NTF was on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 15:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S56NTF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for S56NTF we can see 21 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 S56NTF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for S56NTF we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S56NTF?

S56NTF is registered as a 1999 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has S56NTF done?

The odometer reading for S56NTF at the last MOT in February 2026 was 128,903 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 4,774 miles per year. Read more

How old is S56NTF?

The vehicle S56NTF was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 12th January 1999. Read more

What colour is S56NTF?

The official colour of S56NTF is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does S56NTF have?

S56NTF has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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