MOT Car Check

BMW

318CI SE · Blue

CU52 OAD
BMW CU52 OAD
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Nov 2020
First reg1 Sep 2002
Mileage117,680 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due10 Oct 2020

Vehicle age

23 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 July 2026.

PASSED · 30 Nov 2019
Test date30 Nov 2019
Expiry29 Nov 2020
Test number396528908943
Mileage117,680 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2018
Test date30 Nov 2018
Expiry29 Nov 2019
Test number657679652724
Mileage110,816 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorNearside Front 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))
FAILED · 30 Nov 2018
Test date30 Nov 2018
Expiry—
Test number846898618675
Mileage110,816 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MinorNearside Front 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 · 17 Nov 2017
Test date17 Nov 2017
Expiry16 Nov 2018
Test number929715010536
Mileage106,297 mi
FAILED · 10 Nov 2017
Test date10 Nov 2017
Expiry—
Test number963383425267
Mileage106,230 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 20 Oct 2016
Test date20 Oct 2016
Expiry19 Oct 2017
Test number135901571145
Mileage92,432 mi
AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged within the swept area
AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing an inspection of some components
AdvisoryEngine appears to be leaking oil
AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes degrading
AdvisoryFront and rear brake flex hoses perished
Advisory Rear suspension trailing arm mounting bushes perished and worn
FAILED · 20 Oct 2016
Test date20 Oct 2016
Expiry—
Test number712333902653
Mileage92,432 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (1.8)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
FailTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged within the swept area
AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing an inspection of some components
AdvisoryEngine appears to be leaking oil
AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes degrading
AdvisoryFront and rear brake flex hoses perished
Advisory Rear suspension trailing arm mounting bushes perished and worn
PASSED · 14 Sep 2015
Test date14 Sep 2015
Expiry12 Oct 2016
Test number604954913140
Mileage81,861 mi
PASSED · 13 Oct 2014
Test date13 Oct 2014
Expiry12 Oct 2015
Test number895456084241
Mileage73,564 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2013
Test date21 Oct 2013
Expiry14 Nov 2014
Test number799814293235
Mileage65,321 mi
User EnteredFront tyres well worn.
PASSED · 15 Nov 2012
Test date15 Nov 2012
Expiry14 Nov 2013
Test number788350722376
Mileage59,363 mi
FAILED · 2 Nov 2012
Test date2 Nov 2012
Expiry—
Test number477887402317
Mileage59,343 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 26 Sep 2011
Test date26 Sep 2011
Expiry2 Oct 2012
Test number388609261418
Mileage52,009 mi
FAILED · 26 Sep 2011
Test date26 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number706609361297
Mileage52,009 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 23 Sep 2010
Test date23 Sep 2010
Expiry2 Oct 2011
Test number350916560467
Mileage46,226 mi
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)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredFront brake disc slightly worn and pitted slight damage to front exhaust mount
FAILED · 23 Sep 2010
Test date23 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number573996660267
Mileage46,226 mi
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredFront brake disc slightly worn and pitted slight damage to front exhaust mount
FAILED · 16 Sep 2009
Test date16 Sep 2009
Expiry—
Test number883859559280
Mileage40,923 mi
PrsHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 16 Sep 2009
Test date16 Sep 2009
Expiry2 Oct 2010
Test number671589759270
Mileage40,923 mi
PASSED · 1 Oct 2008
Test date1 Oct 2008
Expiry2 Oct 2009
Test number351075378427
Mileage37,245 mi
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2007
Test date1 Oct 2007
Expiry2 Oct 2008
Test number341034477469
Mileage32,608 mi
PASSED · 3 Oct 2006
Test date3 Oct 2006
Expiry2 Oct 2007
Test number133466376245
Mileage28,894 mi