MOT Car Check

BMW

318I SE · Black

AV09 FAO
BMW AV09 FAO
MOTValid
MOT due23 Feb 2027
First reg1 Apr 2009
Mileage138,139 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Aug 2026

Vehicle age

17 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2026.

PASSED · 23 Feb 2026
Test date23 Feb 2026
Expiry23 Feb 2027
Test number145126335691
Mileage138,139 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Feb 2025
Test date20 Feb 2025
Expiry23 Feb 2026
Test number914351867219
Mileage129,595 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
FAILED · 18 Feb 2025
Test date18 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number381024596215
Mileage129,595 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 24 Feb 2024
Test date24 Feb 2024
Expiry23 Feb 2025
Test number535316995231
Mileage128,258 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 23 Feb 2024
Test date23 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number982528644987
Mileage128,258 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jan 2023
Test date30 Jan 2023
Expiry4 Feb 2024
Test number551598738674
Mileage127,203 mi
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))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2022
Test date20 Jan 2022
Expiry4 Feb 2023
Test number845494147824
Mileage125,404 mi
PASSED · 5 Feb 2021
Test date5 Feb 2021
Expiry4 Feb 2022
Test number666932778581
Mileage122,292 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2019
Test date17 Oct 2019
Expiry16 Oct 2020
Test number171853216259
Mileage116,350 mi
FAILED · 21 Sep 2019
Test date21 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number654133258797
Mileage116,237 mi
Advisoryparking brake light illuminated
MajorEmissions not tested engine very noisey (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2018
Test date8 Oct 2018
Expiry7 Oct 2019
Test number407867510176
Mileage109,728 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 8 Oct 2018
Test date8 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number347048811460
Mileage109,727 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 9 Jun 2017
Test date9 Jun 2017
Expiry8 Jun 2018
Test number169871619013
Mileage99,755 mi
FAILED · 8 Jun 2017
Test date8 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number731724932815
Mileage99,744 mi
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisoryoil light on
FailTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2016
Test date3 Jun 2016
Expiry7 Jun 2017
Test number522398186327
Mileage87,728 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
AdvisoryOffside Lower windscreen has damage outside swept area
Advisorytyre pressure monitoring system light on
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/perish (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 3 Jun 2016
Test date3 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number476202604771
Mileage87,728 mi
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
AdvisoryOffside Lower windscreen has damage outside swept area
Advisorytyre pressure monitoring system light on
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/perish (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 8 Jun 2015
Test date8 Jun 2015
Expiry7 Jun 2016
Test number377379555144
Mileage78,514 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 May 2014
Test date12 May 2014
Expiry3 Jun 2015
Test number318672634154
Mileage70,970 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2013
Test date4 Jun 2013
Expiry3 Jun 2014
Test number527305653169
Mileage60,070 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 15 May 2012
Test date15 May 2012
Expiry14 May 2013
Test number116286332183
Mileage47,240 mi