# AV56JSZ — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check AV56JSZ is a Black BMW 3 SERIES, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2006-09-29. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for AV56JSZ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | AV56JSZ | | Make | BMW | | Model | 3 SERIES | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1995cc | | First registered | 2006-09-29 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2024-04-27 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 19 - Passes: 15 - Fails: 4 - Pass rate: 78.95% - Total defects recorded: 48 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2023-04-28 10:22:07 | PASSED | 139,203 MI | 2024-04-27 00:00:00 | | 2022-04-23 10:42:30 | PASSED | 138,524 MI | 2023-04-23 00:00:00 | | 2022-04-23 10:42:29 | FAILED | 138,524 MI | — | | 2021-03-27 09:46:59 | PASSED | 137,060 MI | 2022-04-23 00:00:00 | | 2020-04-24 11:42:25 | PASSED | 134,740 MI | 2021-04-23 00:00:00 | | 2019-03-04 11:09:50 | PASSED | 131,569 MI | 2020-03-03 00:00:00 | | 2018-02-21 10:43:39 | PASSED | 129,684 MI | 2019-03-03 00:00:00 | | 2017-02-23 11:18:50 | PASSED | 127,136 MI | 2018-03-03 00:00:00 | | 2017-02-23 11:18:49 | FAILED | 127,136 MI | — | | 2016-03-04 09:01:41 | PASSED | 121,120 MI | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 | | 2015-09-16 10:58:04 | PASSED | 105,300 MI | 2016-09-29 00:00:00 | | 2015-09-16 10:58:03 | FAILED | 105,300 MI | — | | 2014-09-19 15:13:40 | PASSED | 101,888 MI | 2015-09-29 00:00:00 | | 2014-09-18 11:32:44 | FAILED | 101,888 MI | — | | 2013-09-11 12:54:04 | PASSED | 82,007 MI | 2014-09-29 00:00:00 | | 2012-09-20 12:45:05 | PASSED | 67,227 MI | 2013-09-29 00:00:00 | | 2011-09-30 10:20:55 | PASSED | 59,231 MI | 2012-09-29 00:00:00 | | 2010-09-30 08:54:04 | PASSED | 48,410 MI | 2011-09-29 00:00:00 | | 2009-09-28 08:57:44 | PASSED | 35,186 MI | 2010-09-29 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2023-04-28 10:22:07 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) **2022-04-23 10:42:30 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) **2022-04-23 10:42:29 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - PRS: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault temp repair only (1.6 (b)) **2021-03-27 09:46:59 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - MINOR: Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) **2020-04-24 11:42:25 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) - MINOR: Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) **2017-02-23 11:18:49 (FAILED)** - PRS: Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) **2016-03-04 09:01:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2015-09-16 10:58:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2015-09-16 10:58:03 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) **2014-09-18 11:32:44 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: Offside rear tyre unevenly worn **2013-09-11 12:54:04 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: front tyres worn on inner edges and starting to perish - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for AV56JSZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AV56JSZ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.