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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

BX53 KKA
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Apr 2026
First reg3 Dec 2003
Mileage150,256 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 December 2025.

PASSED · 25 Apr 2025
Test date25 Apr 2025
Expiry24 Apr 2026
Test number962110235898
Mileage150,256 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 22 Apr 2024
Test date22 Apr 2024
Expiry21 Apr 2025
Test number220547080167
Mileage147,381 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2023
Test date27 Jul 2023
Expiry28 Jul 2024
Test number165289863341
Mileage147,377 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Jul 2022
Test date29 Jul 2022
Expiry28 Jul 2023
Test number874456034832
Mileage147,066 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Apr 2022
Test date20 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number950977215555
Mileage143,163 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED · 26 Jul 2021
Test date26 Jul 2021
Expiry25 Jul 2022
Test number356489345209
Mileage142,880 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft corrosion on surface
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Jun 2020
Test date20 Jun 2020
Expiry19 Jun 2021
Test number877665218820
Mileage142,806 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryparking brake has just met legal requirements may need adjusting or repair.
Advisoryengine noisy
Advisoryengine smoky on start up and acceleration.
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft has surface corrosion.
FAILED · 20 Jun 2020
Test date20 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number785304713620
Mileage142,802 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryparking brake has just met legal requirements may need adjusting or repair.
Advisoryengine noisy
Advisoryengine smoky on start up and acceleration.
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft has surface corrosion.
PASSED · 29 Sep 2018
Test date29 Sep 2018
Expiry28 Sep 2019
Test number410712953806
Mileage138,907 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Oct 2017
Test date3 Oct 2017
Expiry29 Oct 2018
Test number938330683980
Mileage134,347 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILED · 29 Sep 2017
Test date29 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number669722616991
Mileage134,346 mi
FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailAdditional braking device damaged parking indction stays on (3.6.I.1)
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED · 27 Oct 2016
Test date27 Oct 2016
Expiry29 Oct 2017
Test number415736387873
Mileage129,918 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Oct 2015
Test date30 Oct 2015
Expiry29 Oct 2016
Test number129613523011
Mileage124,556 mi
PASSED · 13 Oct 2014
Test date13 Oct 2014
Expiry28 Oct 2015
Test number975686684205
Mileage119,704 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 29 Oct 2013
Test date29 Oct 2013
Expiry28 Oct 2014
Test number129182303371
Mileage113,021 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryElectrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry19 Oct 2013
Test number177213992243
Mileage104,280 mi
FAILED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number597933792248
Mileage104,279 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 20 Oct 2011
Test date20 Oct 2011
Expiry19 Oct 2012
Test number768453691221
Mileage97,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredfront brake pads getting low
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly worn on edges
User Enterednearside rear 235/35ZR19Y tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
FAILED · 19 Oct 2011
Test date19 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number836872991205
Mileage97,796 mi
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredfront brake pads getting low
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly worn on edges
User Enterednearside rear 235/35ZR19Y tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
PASSED · 14 Sep 2010
Test date14 Sep 2010
Expiry8 Oct 2011
Test number322317150497
Mileage86,322 mi
FAILED · 14 Sep 2010
Test date14 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number884387750220
Mileage86,322 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2009
Test date5 Oct 2009
Expiry8 Oct 2010
Test number381618279223
Mileage79,804 mi
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 9 Oct 2008
Test date9 Oct 2008
Expiry8 Oct 2009
Test number483813088203
Mileage63,028 mi
PASSED · 25 Jul 2007
Test date25 Jul 2007
Expiry2 Aug 2008
Test number333566007232
Mileage42,217 mi
PASSED · 3 Aug 2006
Test date3 Aug 2006
Expiry2 Aug 2007
Test number962755816256
Mileage18,187 mi