# FH56VCG — BMW 1 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check

FH56VCG is a Black BMW 1 SERIES, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2007-01-25. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FH56VCG — 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 | FH56VCG |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 1 SERIES |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2007-01-25 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-11-27 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 21
- Passes: 17
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 80.95%
- Total defects recorded: 57

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-07 10:59:31 | PASSED | 202,329 MI | 2026-11-27 00:00:00 |
| 2024-11-20 14:18:20 | PASSED | 196,735 MI | 2025-11-27 00:00:00 |
| 2023-11-28 12:43:33 | PASSED | 191,444 MI | 2024-11-27 00:00:00 |
| 2022-11-08 11:56:33 | PASSED | 183,453 MI | 2023-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2021-11-11 13:46:09 | PASSED | 176,593 MI | 2022-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2020-11-04 15:01:48 | PASSED | 170,201 MI | 2021-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2019-11-12 16:00:57 | PASSED | 166,790 MI | 2020-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2019-11-12 09:45:03 | FAILED | 166,786 MI | — |
| 2018-11-19 10:58:14 | PASSED | 159,526 MI | 2019-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2018-11-19 10:35:44 | FAILED | 159,526 MI | — |
| 2017-12-12 12:09:00 | PASSED | 150,564 MI | 2018-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2016-12-23 10:56:22 | PASSED | 142,462 MI | 2017-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2015-11-27 10:25:13 | PASSED | 131,948 MI | 2016-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-03 12:17:30 | PASSED | 124,071 MI | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-02 10:48:44 | FAILED | 124,071 MI | — |
| 2013-11-27 17:01:01 | PASSED | 114,933 MI | 2014-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2013-11-26 12:26:14 | FAILED | 114,933 MI | — |
| 2012-12-07 13:06:01 | PASSED | 101,753 MI | 2013-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-08 12:19:38 | PASSED | 87,265 MI | 2012-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-09 10:21:54 | PASSED | 68,937 MI | 2011-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2010-01-07 09:58:58 | PASSED | 51,720 MI | 2011-01-25 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-11-07 10:59:31 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

**2024-11-20 14:18:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

**2023-11-28 12:43:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2022-11-08 11:56:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: under trays fitted covering components
- ADVISORY: suspension corroded
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also hard damping (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

**2021-11-11 13:46:09 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad wiring not fitted in brake pad

**2020-11-04 15:01:48 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: front pads low inner ones .
- ADVISORY: under tray fitted to the car .
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

**2019-11-12 16:00:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: under trays fitted covering components
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

**2019-11-12 09:45:03 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: under trays fitted covering components
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2018-11-19 10:58:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2018-11-19 10:35:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2017-12-12 12:09:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

**2016-12-23 10:56:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: undertrays ,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2014-12-02 10:48:44 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

**2013-11-27 17:01:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2013-11-26 12:26:14 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust hanger broken

**2012-12-07 13:06:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2010-01-07 09:58:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FH56VCG is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FH56VCG. 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.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
