BMW
3 SERIES · Green
Test date28 May 2025
Expiry27 May 2026
Test number833057827896
Mileage143,294 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MOTExpired
MOT due27 May 2026
First reg31 Dec 1990
Mileage143,294 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
35 years and 5 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 6 April 2026.
Test date30 Apr 2024
Expiry29 Apr 2025
Test number653403967870
Mileage143,300 mi
Test date19 Nov 2021
Expiry18 Nov 2022
Test number709098667790
Mileage143,294 mi
Test date28 Apr 2020
Expiry27 Apr 2021
Test number353948939748
Mileage142,944 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Test date23 Apr 2020
Expiry—
Test number611582837579
Mileage142,942 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Test date21 Oct 2017
Expiry—
Test number176206723873
Mileage142,905 mi
FailNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Advisoryoffside corroded
Advisoryexhaust poor condition
Advisoryfuel lines corroded
Advisorynearside front floor corroded
Advisorynearside rear brake pipe corroded
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisorynon standard suspension
Advisorydiff leaking
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Test date21 Oct 2016
Expiry20 Oct 2017
Test number587772238197
Mileage140,556 mi
Advisorybody damaged offside and nearside rear
Advisoryrattle from engine
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryoffside front outer sill corroded
Test date17 Oct 2016
Expiry—
Test number920408004414
Mileage140,533 mi
FailRear registration plate incorrect insecure (6.3.1a)
Advisorybody damaged offside and nearside rear
Advisoryrattle from engine
DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryoffside front outer sill corroded
Test date8 Jul 2016
Expiry—
Test number496818884556
Mileage140,471 mi
Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 40% (3.7.B.6b)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (5.2.6)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to caliper as marked (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded From rear T to hose osr. (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Advisoryengine oil leaks
AdvisorySpare tyre flat
AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator
FailNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear pannel and boot area rusted through
AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches badly rusted.
AdvisorySlight play inner rack joints
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Test date23 Jan 2015
Expiry22 Jan 2016
Test number107813625025
Mileage138,753 mi
Test date23 Jan 2014
Expiry22 Jan 2015
Test number455363524005
Mileage137,736 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Test date22 Jan 2014
Expiry—
Test number427792424049
Mileage137,734 mi
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Test date18 Jan 2013
Expiry17 Jan 2014
Test number449118713028
Mileage136,933 mi
Test date12 Jan 2012
Expiry16 Jan 2013
Test number259562612039
Mileage135,477 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
User Enteredn/s and o/s front floors corroded
Test date17 Jan 2011
Expiry16 Jan 2012
Test number469197711096
Mileage134,868 mi
Test date12 Jan 2011
Expiry—
Test number658032311001
Mileage134,842 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Test date1 Dec 2009
Expiry30 Nov 2010
Test number202025839315
Mileage133,849 mi
Test date25 Nov 2009
Expiry—
Test number460309129480
Mileage133,825 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date28 Nov 2008
Expiry27 Nov 2009
Test number984773038357
Mileage131,870 mi
Test date19 Nov 2008
Expiry—
Test number882984628371
Mileage131,771 mi
FailOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Test date27 Nov 2007
Expiry26 Nov 2008
Test number381651937388
Mileage128,580 mi
Test date20 Nov 2007
Expiry—
Test number480254827444
Mileage128,563 mi
FailOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
DangerousNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredengine oil leak
User Enteredn/s/f tyre nearly touches anti-roll bar on lock to lock
Test date15 Nov 2006
Expiry14 Nov 2007
Test number374689616390
Mileage125,393 mi
Test date8 Nov 2006
Expiry—
Test number283342716389
Mileage125,326 mi
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)