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BMW

3 SERIES · Red

C5LF B
MOTExpired
MOT due23 Jan 2023
First reg5 Jan 2000
Mileage70,082 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 February 2026.

PASSED · 24 Jan 2022
Test date24 Jan 2022
Expiry23 Jan 2023
Test number136286857943
Mileage70,082 mi
FAILED · 22 Jan 2022
Test date22 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number360100287144
Mileage69,963 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 14 Jan 2021
Test date14 Jan 2021
Expiry13 Jan 2022
Test number152557583308
Mileage62,864 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Jan 2021
Test date5 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number208562737019
Mileage62,801 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisorySteering column shaft deformed but serviceable slightly corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryo/s/r undertray slightly loose
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryadvise handbrake adjustment
PASSED · 9 Dec 2019
Test date9 Dec 2019
Expiry4 Jan 2021
Test number986105379835
Mileage59,887 mi
PASSED · 5 Jan 2019
Test date5 Jan 2019
Expiry4 Jan 2020
Test number877522271874
Mileage59,140 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 3 Jan 2019
Test date3 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number154735335396
Mileage59,140 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 13 Oct 2017
Test date13 Oct 2017
Expiry12 Oct 2018
Test number863805636287
Mileage58,032 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 11 Oct 2017
Test date11 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number158217857200
Mileage58,032 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 23 Sep 2016
Test date23 Sep 2016
Expiry22 Sep 2017
Test number642036265536
Mileage57,523 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 25 Aug 2015
Test date25 Aug 2015
Expiry24 Aug 2016
Test number130902197394
Mileage56,763 mi
FAILED · 25 Aug 2015
Test date25 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number800689193756
Mileage56,763 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAILED · 4 Jun 2014
Test date4 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number996255154132
Mileage55,871 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2014
Test date4 Jun 2014
Expiry3 Jun 2015
Test number256985754173
Mileage55,871 mi
PASSED · 3 Jun 2013
Test date3 Jun 2013
Expiry2 Jun 2014
Test number739504653103
Mileage54,863 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 30 May 2012
Test date30 May 2012
Expiry29 May 2013
Test number139931752127
Mileage53,637 mi
PASSED · 25 May 2011
Test date25 May 2011
Expiry25 May 2012
Test number325685941106
Mileage51,782 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 26 May 2010
Test date26 May 2010
Expiry25 May 2011
Test number433296540198
Mileage50,043 mi
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 9 Apr 2009
Test date9 Apr 2009
Expiry8 Apr 2010
Test number632949199084
Mileage48,154 mi
FAILED · 3 Apr 2009
Test date3 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number630883399069
Mileage48,145 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
PASSED · 2 Apr 2008
Test date2 Apr 2008
Expiry1 Apr 2009
Test number351043898074
Mileage46,343 mi
PASSED · 24 Mar 2007
Test date24 Mar 2007
Expiry27 Mar 2008
Test number482253287014
Mileage42,339 mi
PASSED · 28 Mar 2006
Test date28 Mar 2006
Expiry27 Mar 2007
Test number734627886090
Mileage39,547 mi