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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

BAT1 0W
MOTValid
MOT due8 Feb 2027
First reg31 Dec 1998
Mileage
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

27 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 April 2026.

PASSED · 9 Feb 2026
Test date9 Feb 2026
Expiry8 Feb 2027
Test number806841609268
Mileage
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 25 Nov 2023
Test date25 Nov 2023
Expiry24 Nov 2024
Test number846950051439
Mileage
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 12 Sep 2022
Test date12 Sep 2022
Expiry11 Sep 2023
Test number982698814391
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 12 Sep 2022
Test date12 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number842023516997
Mileage
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2021
Test date9 Sep 2021
Expiry8 Sep 2022
Test number446888490841
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s brake pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
FAILED · 9 Sep 2021
Test date9 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number890966400714
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s brake pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))
PrsOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
PASSED · 4 Sep 2020
Test date4 Sep 2020
Expiry3 Sep 2021
Test number657585506265
Mileage
FAILED · 3 Sep 2020
Test date3 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number643899445943
Mileage
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2019
Test date16 Aug 2019
Expiry24 Aug 2020
Test number272034978268
Mileage
AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH / WING CORRODED
AdvisoryCORROSION STARTING ALL ROUND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
FAILED · 16 Aug 2019
Test date16 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number485937409094
Mileage
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH / WING CORRODED
AdvisoryCORROSION STARTING ALL ROUND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Aug 2018
Test date22 Aug 2018
Expiry24 Aug 2019
Test number965858562101
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 22 Aug 2018
Test date22 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number430657622856
Mileage
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2017
Test date25 Aug 2017
Expiry24 Aug 2018
Test number329045226375
Mileage
FAILED · 25 Aug 2017
Test date25 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number434446131325
Mileage
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 9 Aug 2016
Test date9 Aug 2016
Expiry9 Aug 2017
Test number798702065332
Mileage
FAILED · 9 Aug 2016
Test date9 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number435285289640
Mileage
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2015
Test date27 Jul 2015
Expiry9 Aug 2016
Test number549558905235
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2015
Test date27 Jul 2015
Expiry9 Aug 2016
Test number775808005282
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 27 Jul 2015
Test date27 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number996398405209
Mileage
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 10 Jul 2014
Test date10 Jul 2014
Expiry9 Aug 2015
Test number885401494168
Mileage
FAILED · 10 Jul 2014
Test date10 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number469071994153
Mileage
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 2 Aug 2013
Test date2 Aug 2013
Expiry9 Aug 2014
Test number625904913203
Mileage0 mi
User Enteredrear tyres wearing low
FAILED · 2 Aug 2013
Test date2 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number778014813230
Mileage0 mi
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
User Enteredrear tyres wearing low
PASSED · 9 Aug 2012
Test date9 Aug 2012
Expiry9 Aug 2013
Test number177302522205
Mileage160,063 mi
FAILED · 9 Aug 2012
Test date9 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number465162122249
Mileage160,062 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 9 Aug 2011
Test date9 Aug 2011
Expiry9 Aug 2012
Test number619751221220
Mileage0 mi
PASSED · 10 Aug 2010
Test date10 Aug 2010
Expiry9 Aug 2011
Test number824942220210
Mileage
PASSED · 22 Oct 2009
Test date22 Oct 2009
Expiry21 Oct 2010
Test number803725599233
Mileage
PASSED · 26 Nov 2008
Test date26 Nov 2008
Expiry25 Nov 2009
Test number371151838368
Mileage125,438 mi
FAILED · 24 Nov 2008
Test date24 Nov 2008
Expiry
Test number264629328312
Mileage125,438 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisorybrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enteredstone chip nearside headlamp and filled with condensation and may affect beam image
PASSED · 13 Sep 2006
Test date13 Sep 2006
Expiry12 Sep 2007
Test number721466856209
Mileage118,829 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredstone chip nearside headlamp
User Enteredoffside rear jacking block missing