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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

AU05 ZWX
MOTValid
MOT due27 Aug 2026
First reg29 Mar 2005
Mileage72,009 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 February 2026.

PASSED · 28 Aug 2025
Test date28 Aug 2025
Expiry27 Aug 2026
Test number731211154764
Mileage72,009 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2024
Test date27 Jul 2024
Expiry26 Jul 2025
Test number637026155881
Mileage68,610 mi
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 5 Jul 2024
Test date5 Jul 2024
Expiry—
Test number190475686583
Mileage68,072 mi
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to exhaust system shackle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft front rubber coupling worn/split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
FAILED · 5 Jul 2024
Test date5 Jul 2024
Expiry—
Test number465355650113
Mileage68,072 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to exhaust system shackle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft front rubber coupling worn/split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
PASSED · 26 Jul 2023
Test date26 Jul 2023
Expiry25 Jul 2024
Test number448191061394
Mileage62,683 mi
PASSED · 2 Nov 2021
Test date2 Nov 2021
Expiry1 Nov 2022
Test number249342495347
Mileage59,382 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Nov 2021
Test date1 Nov 2021
Expiry—
Test number437544292882
Mileage59,379 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Mar 2020
Test date25 Mar 2020
Expiry29 Mar 2021
Test number399453226223
Mileage56,618 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have developed play
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside rear jacking point missing
FAILED · 25 Mar 2020
Test date25 Mar 2020
Expiry—
Test number748346575485
Mileage56,618 mi
PrsOffside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have developed play
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside rear jacking point missing
PASSED · 28 Mar 2019
Test date28 Mar 2019
Expiry29 Mar 2020
Test number395308913542
Mileage52,754 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point missing
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 27 Mar 2019
Test date27 Mar 2019
Expiry—
Test number302450200525
Mileage52,754 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point missing
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2018
Test date22 Mar 2018
Expiry29 Mar 2019
Test number685863367888
Mileage47,885 mi
Advisoryoil leak
Advisorynearside front steering arm inner joint has play
PASSED · 28 Mar 2017
Test date28 Mar 2017
Expiry29 Mar 2018
Test number282808034166
Mileage43,802 mi
Advisoryboth front steering arm inner joints have slight play
FAILED · 27 Mar 2017
Test date27 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number523868990615
Mileage43,802 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryboth front steering arm inner joints have slight play
PASSED · 29 Mar 2016
Test date29 Mar 2016
Expiry29 Mar 2017
Test number760888023655
Mileage40,069 mi
Advisory** both front lower suspension arm trailing bushes worn **
Advisorynearside rear tyre has a nail on inner edge - pumped up and reset tpms
PASSED · 13 Mar 2015
Test date13 Mar 2015
Expiry29 Mar 2016
Test number159822175037
Mileage35,530 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 18 Mar 2014
Test date18 Mar 2014
Expiry29 Mar 2015
Test number155767374421
Mileage31,522 mi
User Entered*** both rear tyres heavily cracked close to showing cords 255/35/18 ***
User Enteredboth front tyres outer wall cracking up and treads wearing thin on the edges 225/40/18
User Enteredboth front lower suspension arm bushes weak
User Enteredoil leak
PASSED · 7 Mar 2013
Test date7 Mar 2013
Expiry29 Mar 2014
Test number845836963008
Mileage28,435 mi
User Enteredoil leak
User Enteredall four tyre outer walls damaged and cracking 225/40R18
User Enteredrear brake pads wearing low
PASSED · 26 Mar 2012
Test date26 Mar 2012
Expiry29 Mar 2013
Test number759316882092
Mileage25,624 mi
User Enteredall four tyres outer walls deteriorating
User Entered** nearside front outer brake pad worn very thin **
PASSED · 29 Mar 2011
Test date29 Mar 2011
Expiry29 Mar 2012
Test number665248381047
Mileage22,552 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2010
Test date29 Mar 2010
Expiry29 Mar 2011
Test number704798280089
Mileage20,275 mi
FAILED · 29 Mar 2010
Test date29 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number830248480027
Mileage20,275 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 27 Mar 2009
Test date27 Mar 2009
Expiry29 Mar 2010
Test number981306189063
Mileage17,923 mi
PASSED · 10 Mar 2008
Test date10 Mar 2008
Expiry29 Mar 2009
Test number374740078019
Mileage15,497 mi