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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

CX51 BZJ
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Nov 2022
First reg15 Feb 2002
Mileage127,446 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 November 2025.

PASSED · 25 Nov 2021
Test date25 Nov 2021
Expiry25 Nov 2022
Test number527654745986
Mileage127,446 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryunder body covers installed, full inspection on chassis and sill could not be carried out
AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Nov 2020
Test date26 Nov 2020
Expiry25 Nov 2021
Test number748394407385
Mileage122,107 mi
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryunder body covers installed, full inspection on chassis and sill could not be carried out
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. week (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Apr 2019
Test date24 Apr 2019
Expiry30 Oct 2020
Test number256329860494
Mileage118,091 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 24 Apr 2019
Test date24 Apr 2019
Expiry—
Test number283358694028
Mileage118,090 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Apr 2018
Test date12 Apr 2018
Expiry30 Apr 2019
Test number127266241407
Mileage115,297 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 25 Apr 2017
Test date25 Apr 2017
Expiry30 Apr 2018
Test number625092815178
Mileage111,849 mi
Advisoryfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 24 Apr 2017
Test date24 Apr 2017
Expiry—
Test number842477170354
Mileage111,846 mi
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisoryfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2016
Test date21 Apr 2016
Expiry30 Apr 2017
Test number553280574801
Mileage107,664 mi
Advisoryoffside parking brake lower effort
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryoil leak
PASSED · 21 Apr 2015
Test date21 Apr 2015
Expiry30 Apr 2016
Test number996101115177
Mileage102,376 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 Apr 2014
Test date22 Apr 2014
Expiry30 Apr 2015
Test number639402814126
Mileage96,937 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 22 Apr 2014
Test date22 Apr 2014
Expiry—
Test number869052814171
Mileage96,937 mi
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 May 2013
Test date1 May 2013
Expiry30 Apr 2014
Test number888891523103
Mileage90,599 mi
FAILED · 27 Apr 2013
Test date27 Apr 2013
Expiry—
Test number816287913164
Mileage90,595 mi
FailRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 23 Apr 2012
Test date23 Apr 2012
Expiry—
Test number597914712100
Mileage86,036 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PASSED · 23 Apr 2012
Test date23 Apr 2012
Expiry24 Apr 2013
Test number855654612172
Mileage86,036 mi
PASSED · 20 Apr 2011
Test date20 Apr 2011
Expiry24 Apr 2012
Test number287710911444
Mileage83,181 mi
FAILED · 19 Apr 2011
Test date19 Apr 2011
Expiry—
Test number419529001182
Mileage83,181 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrear brake pipes corroded
PASSED · 23 Apr 2010
Test date23 Apr 2010
Expiry24 Apr 2011
Test number371683410126
Mileage77,202 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 Enteredfront exhaust mount is corroded
FAILED · 23 Apr 2010
Test date23 Apr 2010
Expiry—
Test number732083310140
Mileage77,202 mi
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Enteredfront exhaust mount is corroded
PASSED · 20 Apr 2009
Test date20 Apr 2009
Expiry24 Apr 2010
Test number951700819190
Mileage68,995 mi
FAILED · 20 Apr 2009
Test date20 Apr 2009
Expiry—
Test number652110219128
Mileage68,995 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 25 Apr 2008
Test date25 Apr 2008
Expiry24 Apr 2009
Test number770916918116
Mileage60,678 mi
User Enteredrear disc pads are 75% worn
User Enteredfront tyres are worn on edges
PASSED · 3 Apr 2007
Test date3 Apr 2007
Expiry19 Apr 2008
Test number961893597065
Mileage50,482 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2006
Test date20 Apr 2006
Expiry19 Apr 2007
Test number904270016195
Mileage41,617 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 Enteredboot struts defective