BMW 3 SERIES YK56GVM has 23 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2006 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,456 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 15:28.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

YK56GVM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH MARCH 2027136,456 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Back Plate Missing
FAILED17TH MARCH 2026136,456 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Direction Indicator Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Back Plate Missing
PASSED6TH MARCH 20255TH MARCH 2026133,764 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Backing Plate Loose
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Top Mount Slightly Worn
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rear Brake Pipes Corroded Slightly (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH MAY 202427TH MAY 2025126,841 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED25TH MAY 202327TH MAY 2024126,358 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Arm Inner Tie Rod Slight Play
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH MAY 2023126,358 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Arm Inner Tie Rod Slight Play
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Lower Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH MAY 202227TH MAY 2023123,452 MI
PASSED28TH MAY 202127TH MAY 2022119,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Traction Control Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Traction Control Light On
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pad Warning Light On
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Both Front Lower Arm Bushes
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Both Front Lower Arm Bushes
PASSED24TH JUNE 20194TH JANUARY 2021110,891 MI
PASSED12TH JUNE 20184TH JULY 2019107,375 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED12TH JUNE 2018107,374 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED3RD JULY 20174TH JULY 2018104,601 MI
PASSED5TH JULY 20164TH JULY 2017101,903 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED30TH JUNE 20154TH JULY 201697,431 MI
PASSED2ND JULY 20144TH JULY 201594,490 MI
PASSED5TH JULY 20134TH JULY 201488,903 MI
PASSED15TH MAY 201320TH MAY 201488,651 MI
FAILED15TH MAY 201388,651 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED21ST MAY 201220TH MAY 201378,067 MI
FAILED15TH MAY 201278,067 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED20TH MAY 201120TH MAY 201266,405 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED21ST MAY 201020TH MAY 201154,913 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nsr Tyre Split On Inner Sidewall
PASSED21ST MAY 200920TH MAY 201043,397 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres On The Outside Wall Have Got Cuts But Are Not Expossing Any Cords
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YK56GVM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

YK56GVM MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

YK56GVM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,456 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,823 miles

YK56GVM FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YK56GVM was manufactured on Thursday 21st September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 136,456 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,823 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 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YK56GVM has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 50 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 0 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 Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does YK56GVM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 YK56GVM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YK56GVM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 YK56GVM does have Tax. Read more

When does YK56GVM Tax expire?

The current Tax for YK56GVM will expire in 11 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 YK56GVM MOT expire?

The current MOT for YK56GVM will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027. Read more

When did YK56GVM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YK56GVM was on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 15:28. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YK56GVM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for YK56GVM we can see 18 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 YK56GVM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for YK56GVM we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YK56GVM?

YK56GVM is registered as a 2006 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YK56GVM done?

The odometer reading for YK56GVM at the last MOT in March 2026 was 136,456 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 6,823 miles per year. Read more

How old is YK56GVM?

The vehicle YK56GVM was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 21st September 2006. Read more

What colour is YK56GVM?

The official colour of YK56GVM is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YK56GVM have?

YK56GVM has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

YK56GVM MOT Check