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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

BW03 WYP
MOTValid
MOT due28 Dec 2026
First reg1 Aug 2003
Mileage147,983 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Aug 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 13 January 2026.

PASSED · 29 Dec 2025
Test date29 Dec 2025
Expiry28 Dec 2026
Test number870372224478
Mileage147,983 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisorysteering rack noisy
FAILED · 23 Dec 2025
Test date23 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number268504908305
Mileage147,977 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisorysteering rack noisy
PASSED · 7 Mar 2025
Test date7 Mar 2025
Expiry26 Mar 2026
Test number674056826149
Mileage140,882 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Mar 2025
Test date3 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number270312004070
Mileage140,875 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake stiff in operation
PASSED · 5 Mar 2024
Test date5 Mar 2024
Expiry26 Mar 2025
Test number515277594212
Mileage131,558 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 27 Feb 2024
Test date27 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number364828502198
Mileage131,370 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2023
Test date27 Mar 2023
Expiry26 Mar 2024
Test number403558384523
Mileage123,217 mi
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear Lamps Faded Amber (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Rack End
FAILED · 16 Mar 2023
Test date16 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number325758036896
Mileage123,069 mi
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear Lamps Faded Amber (4.4.3 (a))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front Lenses Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Rack End
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% Imbalance On Increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Mar 2022
Test date2 Mar 2022
Expiry26 Mar 2023
Test number167190069201
Mileage114,245 mi
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts Faded Amber (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear Faded Amber (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 2 Mar 2022
Test date2 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number247555552172
Mileage114,245 mi
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts Faded Amber (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear Faded Amber (4.4.3 (a))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2021
Test date5 Mar 2021
Expiry26 Mar 2022
Test number968549056217
Mileage104,831 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing (block type
FAILED · 2 Mar 2021
Test date2 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number719614594330
Mileage104,725 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point missing (block type
PASSED · 27 Mar 2020
Test date27 Mar 2020
Expiry26 Mar 2021
Test number830688278938
Mileage97,606 mi
Advisorystone chips in front screen
AdvisoryOffside Front damage to tyre wall
FAILED · 26 Mar 2020
Test date26 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number771642209923
Mileage97,606 mi
Advisorystone chips in front screen
AdvisoryOffside Front damage to tyre wall
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 20 Jun 2019
Test date20 Jun 2019
Expiry28 Jun 2020
Test number674435122338
Mileage92,287 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryHandbrake travel is high
PASSED · 29 Jun 2018
Test date29 Jun 2018
Expiry28 Jun 2019
Test number182087219473
Mileage85,656 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))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2017
Test date28 Jun 2017
Expiry27 Jun 2018
Test number866440932163
Mileage80,885 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 1 Jun 2016
Test date1 Jun 2016
Expiry31 May 2017
Test number942193576039
Mileage77,323 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 5 May 2015
Test date5 May 2015
Expiry4 May 2016
Test number456405925145
Mileage71,072 mi
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 · 2 May 2015
Test date2 May 2015
Expiry
Test number809512525140
Mileage71,072 mi
DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
PASSED · 26 Apr 2014
Test date26 Apr 2014
Expiry25 Apr 2015
Test number368376014109
Mileage64,895 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 20 Aug 2013
Test date20 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number798522833270
Mileage62,766 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 20 Aug 2013
Test date20 Aug 2013
Expiry19 Aug 2014
Test number619232733204
Mileage62,766 mi
AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2012
Test date6 Aug 2012
Expiry6 Aug 2013
Test number395169712276
Mileage59,117 mi
User Enteredbrake pipes+ferrules corroding,f/brakes slight uneven
PASSED · 26 Jul 2011
Test date26 Jul 2011
Expiry6 Aug 2012
Test number749147001298
Mileage55,409 mi
User Enteredf/tyres wearing on edges,offside rear tyre getting low on tread
PASSED · 7 Aug 2010
Test date7 Aug 2010
Expiry6 Aug 2011
Test number580899710265
Mileage52,311 mi
PASSED · 4 Aug 2009
Test date4 Aug 2009
Expiry3 Aug 2010
Test number523846419244
Mileage48,702 mi
PASSED · 29 Dec 2008
Test date29 Dec 2008
Expiry16 Jan 2010
Test number504694368326
Mileage46,158 mi
PASSED · 17 Jan 2008
Test date17 Jan 2008
Expiry16 Jan 2009
Test number580857618097
Mileage41,501 mi
User Enteredsideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills
PASSED · 10 May 2007
Test date10 May 2007
Expiry9 May 2008
Test number424080737117
Mileage38,292 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredRear seatbelts not checked
User EnteredBoth front tyres starting to crack
PASSED · 21 Apr 2006
Test date21 Apr 2006
Expiry20 Apr 2007
Test number791221916181
Mileage27,832 mi