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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

CW04 FXY
MOTValid
MOT due8 Aug 2026
First reg29 Apr 2004
Mileage128,327 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 September 2025.

PASSED · 9 Aug 2025
Test date9 Aug 2025
Expiry8 Aug 2026
Test number799793868039
Mileage128,327 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (n/s and o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 3 Aug 2024
Test date3 Aug 2024
Expiry2 Aug 2025
Test number459634046465
Mileage118,091 mi
AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2023
Test date2 Aug 2023
Expiry1 Aug 2024
Test number764427510224
Mileage112,873 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 25 Jul 2023
Test date25 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number856608599989
Mileage112,873 mi
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Road wheel fixing missing front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Jul 2020
Test date15 Jul 2020
Expiry13 Aug 2021
Test number392443160277
Mileage110,535 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust slightly corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover insurcure
PASSED · 22 Jul 2019
Test date22 Jul 2019
Expiry13 Aug 2020
Test number825984400301
Mileage108,387 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust slightly corroded
Advisoryboth rear shockabsorbers slightly corroded and covers insurcure
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 22 Jul 2019
Test date22 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number707962447165
Mileage108,384 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust slightly corroded
Advisoryboth rear shockabsorbers slightly corroded and covers insurcure
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 14 Aug 2018
Test date14 Aug 2018
Expiry13 Aug 2019
Test number854959852708
Mileage104,537 mi
MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2016
Test date4 Nov 2016
Expiry22 Nov 2017
Test number324014028080
Mileage104,470 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded full length (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp (7.1.2)
PASSED · 23 Nov 2015
Test date23 Nov 2015
Expiry22 Nov 2016
Test number798547266550
Mileage96,492 mi
FAILED · 20 Nov 2015
Test date20 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number634751342795
Mileage96,492 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 12 Nov 2015
Test date12 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number873085627312
Mileage96,460 mi
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAILED · 3 Nov 2014
Test date3 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number415007404380
Mileage88,650 mi
PrsExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PrsExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly 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)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 3 Nov 2014
Test date3 Nov 2014
Expiry2 Nov 2015
Test number508057404395
Mileage88,650 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly 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)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 23 Oct 2013
Test date23 Oct 2013
Expiry22 Oct 2014
Test number797746693222
Mileage80,515 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 23 Oct 2013
Test date23 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number269776493225
Mileage80,512 mi
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 22 Oct 2012
Test date22 Oct 2012
Expiry21 Oct 2013
Test number135796492217
Mileage72,383 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2011
Test date29 Sep 2011
Expiry28 Sep 2012
Test number508122171230
Mileage64,440 mi
FAILED · 22 Sep 2011
Test date22 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number666455161291
Mileage64,398 mi
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 21 Sep 2010
Test date21 Sep 2010
Expiry27 Sep 2011
Test number733194560251
Mileage56,816 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2009
Test date28 Sep 2009
Expiry27 Sep 2010
Test number901111579246
Mileage49,317 mi
PASSED · 19 Sep 2008
Test date19 Sep 2008
Expiry27 Sep 2009
Test number351403768430
Mileage39,717 mi
PASSED · 28 Sep 2007
Test date28 Sep 2007
Expiry27 Sep 2008
Test number994671877251
Mileage26,696 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2006
Test date20 Sep 2006
Expiry19 Sep 2007
Test number473853066288
Mileage10,654 mi