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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

AP55 KVE
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Jul 2021
First reg22 Dec 2005
Mileage118,358 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 April 2026.

FAILED · 8 Sep 2022
Test date8 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number563536351162
Mileage118,358 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe is also corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2020
Test date27 Jul 2020
Expiry26 Jul 2021
Test number733004375129
Mileage110,376 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Jun 2020
Test date22 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number298747023233
Mileage110,376 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, Swollen under coating. (Recommend changing) (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (Recommend changing) (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Leading arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
PASSED · 2 May 2017
Test date2 May 2017
Expiry1 May 2018
Test number567415397843
Mileage104,682 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 27 Apr 2017
Test date27 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number484880297396
Mileage104,682 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 20 Apr 2016
Test date20 Apr 2016
Expiry19 Apr 2017
Test number335919768517
Mileage94,303 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 20 Apr 2016
Test date20 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number666707897556
Mileage94,303 mi
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 27 May 2015
Test date27 May 2015
Expiry26 May 2016
Test number217677545161
Mileage82,792 mi
PASSED · 30 Apr 2014
Test date30 Apr 2014
Expiry16 May 2015
Test number606640124135
Mileage70,682 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 29 Apr 2014
Test date29 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number876479914182
Mileage70,680 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.225/40-18.
User EnteredOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge.255/35-18.
PASSED · 17 May 2013
Test date17 May 2013
Expiry16 May 2014
Test number395307233175
Mileage65,909 mi
PASSED · 17 May 2012
Test date17 May 2012
Expiry16 May 2013
Test number456208432110
Mileage60,521 mi
PASSED · 28 Oct 2010
Test date28 Oct 2010
Expiry12 Nov 2011
Test number140971900311
Mileage51,325 mi
PASSED · 13 Nov 2009
Test date13 Nov 2009
Expiry12 Nov 2010
Test number113897819360
Mileage41,744 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 5 Dec 2008
Test date5 Dec 2008
Expiry22 Dec 2009
Test number691230548325
Mileage32,712 mi
AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 5 Dec 2008
Test date5 Dec 2008
Expiry
Test number140850748313
Mileage32,712 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)