BMW HV56XGR MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	BMW
Model	3 SERIES
Colour	GREY
Year of manufacture	2006
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Sep 2006
Vehicle age	20 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	10 Apr 2018
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Long-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership	8.5 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	2,497 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	203 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~34 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,195

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Oct 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 01 Jul 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: HV56XGR

MOT Expires In

266

days (01 Jul 2027)

Tax Expires In

358

days (01 Oct 2027)

Registration	HV56XGR
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	01 Jul 2027
MOT days remaining	266 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Oct 2027
Tax days remaining	358 days
V5C last issued	10 Apr 2018
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2299 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	0.5 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Improving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	0/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	83/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Heavy / Long-Distance Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,395 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,195
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£1,200
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	No immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~0 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary BMW 3 SERIES (2006), GREY, PETROL, 2,497cc. Has completed 28 MOT tests, with a 57% pass rate (16 passed, 12 failed). Recorded 153,145 miles, averaging 9,196 miles/yr. 2 dangerous defects recorded across all tests. 42 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 5/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-07-01
MOT pass rate	57%
Tests passed	16
Tests failed	12
Dangerous defects (total)	2
Major defects (total)	6
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	42
Pass / Fail trend	Improving
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (28 Tests)

MOT #28 2026-07-02 14:32

Test number: 248678810192

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Jul 2027

Odometer: 153,145 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #27 2026-07-02 14:32

Test number: 300764305950

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 153,145 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £1,000

MOT #26 2026-01-28 11:51

Test number: 776349391991

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 149,533 MI

Items: 10

Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,050 – £5,100

MOT #25 2025-03-14 11:31

Test number: 655711273036

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Mar 2026

Odometer: 144,075 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #24 2025-03-14 11:31

Test number: 362881076032

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 144,075 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £400

MOT #23 2024-03-28 14:59

Test number: 637434975280

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Mar 2025

Odometer: 135,942 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £445 – £1,670

MOT #22 2024-03-28 14:59

Test number: 541503214920

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 135,942 MI

Items: 6

Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £645 – £3,670

MOT #21 2023-03-28 12:14

Test number: 317067313366

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Mar 2024

Odometer: 127,402 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £330 – £1,140

MOT #20 2022-03-30 15:01

Test number: 149554597940

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Mar 2023

Odometer: 120,606 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £115 – £270

MOT #19 2022-03-29 14:23

Test number: 893177676664

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 120,606 MI

Items: 3

Dangerous Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £235 – £630

MOT #18 2020-11-02 15:21

Test number: 140692805843

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 Nov 2021

Odometer: 112,879 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £400

MOT #17 2019-05-10 10:16

Test number: 247732190454

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 Nov 2020

Odometer: 105,014 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #16 2018-05-18 11:18

Test number: 711363678181

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 May 2019

Odometer: 88,872 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #15 2017-05-23 12:02

Test number: 425026863426

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 May 2018

Odometer: 82,193 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Advisory Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £1,030

MOT #14 2017-05-23 09:29

Test number: 540682965762

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 82,193 MI

Items: 6

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Advisory Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £380 – £1,630

MOT #13 2016-05-19 10:48

Test number: 263022382664

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 May 2017

Odometer: 74,412 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #12 2016-05-05 13:27

Test number: 959921137376

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 74,000 MI

Items: 4

Fail Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked 3 cracks in inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £840

MOT #11 2015-05-11 16:39

Test number: 589361935115

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 May 2016

Odometer: 66,556 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #10 2015-04-29 15:04

Test number: 926099015106

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 66,390 MI

Items: 3

Fail Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £170 – £660

MOT #9 2014-05-16 15:40

Test number: 739276634155

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 May 2015

Odometer: 59,379 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #8 2014-05-08 17:54

Test number: 278338824447

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 59,365 MI

Items: 2

Fail Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £600

MOT #7 2013-04-29 17:55

Test number: 658529413148

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Apr 2014

Odometer: 52,550 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2013-04-29 10:00

Test number: 807049913100

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 52,541 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £170 – £660

MOT #5 2012-01-17 13:07

Test number: 455577112029

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Jan 2013

Odometer: 41,498 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £540

MOT #4 2012-01-16 12:56

Test number: 648246112022

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 41,484 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Advisory Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Fail Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £430 – £1,540

MOT #3 2010-11-11 16:09

Test number: 942775810386

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Nov 2011

Odometer: 32,544 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear 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)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #2 2010-11-11 13:51

Test number: 483385010480

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 32,544 MI

Items: 4

Fail Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Nearside Rear 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)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £240 – £720

MOT #1 2009-11-05 08:58

Test number: 401929109469

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 04 Nov 2010

Odometer: 25,020 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	28
First registration	2009-11-05
Last registration	2026-07-02
Latest reading	153,145 miles
Annual avg (est.)	9,196 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	130%
Mileage growth trend	Consistent use
Wear level	100% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2009-11-05	25,020 miles
Registration #2	2010-11-11	32,544 miles
Registration #3	2010-11-11	32,544 miles
Registration #4	2012-01-16	41,484 miles
Registration #5	2012-01-17	41,498 miles
Registration #6	2013-04-29	52,541 miles
Registration #7	2013-04-29	52,550 miles
Registration #8	2014-05-08	59,365 miles
Registration #9	2014-05-16	59,379 miles
Registration #10	2015-04-29	66,390 miles
Registration #11	2015-05-11	66,556 miles
Registration #12	2016-05-05	74,000 miles
Registration #13	2016-05-19	74,412 miles
Registration #14	2017-05-23	82,193 miles
Registration #15	2017-05-23	82,193 miles
Registration #16	2018-05-18	88,872 miles
Registration #17	2019-05-10	105,014 miles
Registration #18	2020-11-02	112,879 miles
Registration #19	2022-03-29	120,606 miles
Registration #20	2022-03-30	120,606 miles
Registration #21	2023-03-28	127,402 miles
Registration #22	2024-03-28	135,942 miles
Registration #23	2024-03-28	135,942 miles
Registration #24	2025-03-14	144,075 miles
Registration #25	2025-03-14	144,075 miles
Registration #26	2026-01-28	149,533 miles
Registration #27	2026-07-02	153,145 miles
Registration #28	2026-07-02	153,145 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Suspension	×2
Tyre Tread	×2
Engine Work	×1
Headlight	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×11
Brake Pads	×10
Suspension	×5
Oil Leak Repair	×2
Windscreen	×2

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 20 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£120 – £360

2 defects found

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Major Defects

£650 – £3,700

6 defects found

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Advisory Items

£3,460 – £11,580

42 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£5,740 – £23,220

Across all MOT tests

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,200

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£162

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,395

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.