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BMW

318D ES AUTO · Blue

BC04 YDM
BMW BC04 YDM
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Sep 2023
First reg21 Jul 2004
Mileage173,536 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

21 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 19 November 2025.

PASSED · 22 Sep 2022
Test date22 Sep 2022
Expiry22 Sep 2023
Test number312551523115
Mileage173,536 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 22 Sep 2022
Test date22 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number295178755843
Mileage173,535 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Sep 2021
Test date23 Sep 2021
Expiry22 Sep 2022
Test number316797948398
Mileage168,155 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Sep 2021
Test date22 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number636481064051
Mileage168,155 mi
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))
MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2019
Test date9 Aug 2019
Expiry7 Sep 2020
Test number250165560792
Mileage167,562 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2018
Test date18 Aug 2018
Expiry7 Sep 2019
Test number924555378918
Mileage166,379 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Sep 2017
Test date8 Sep 2017
Expiry7 Sep 2018
Test number404175348592
Mileage163,772 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 29 Jul 2016
Test date29 Jul 2016
Expiry9 Aug 2017
Test number352424833626
Mileage161,521 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisoryn/s/f and o/s/f tyres has cracks/cuts on outside wall
PASSED · 10 Aug 2015
Test date10 Aug 2015
Expiry9 Aug 2016
Test number207512625282
Mileage160,315 mi
PASSED · 23 Jun 2014
Test date23 Jun 2014
Expiry22 Jun 2015
Test number379964174118
Mileage156,031 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 14 Aug 2013
Test date14 Aug 2013
Expiry22 Aug 2014
Test number199786023234
Mileage146,823 mi
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredcorrosion started on rear brake pipes
PASSED · 23 Aug 2012
Test date23 Aug 2012
Expiry22 Aug 2013
Test number658786832250
Mileage130,340 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 20 Aug 2011
Test date20 Aug 2011
Expiry19 Aug 2012
Test number118812031287
Mileage119,671 mi
PASSED · 10 Jul 2010
Test date10 Jul 2010
Expiry21 Jul 2011
Test number630881690195
Mileage110,486 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 25 Jun 2009
Test date25 Jun 2009
Expiry21 Jul 2010
Test number264776079109
Mileage101,630 mi
PASSED · 7 Jul 2008
Test date7 Jul 2008
Expiry21 Jul 2009
Test number952349788100
Mileage94,604 mi
PASSED · 9 Jul 2007
Test date9 Jul 2007
Expiry21 Jul 2008
Test number313180897192
Mileage79,355 mi