BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

DX56 OFB

MOTExpired

MOT due27 Nov 2025

First reg19 Sep 2006

Mileage173,965 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 4 August 2025.

PASSED · 26 Nov 2024

Test date26 Nov 2024

Expiry27 Nov 2025

Test number464937656022

Mileage173,965 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 21 Nov 2023

Test date21 Nov 2023

Expiry27 Nov 2024

Test number240674809125

Mileage171,971 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 18 Nov 2022

Test date18 Nov 2022

Expiry27 Nov 2023

Test number181377904950

Mileage169,819 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Advisoryunder body corrision

PASSED · 18 Nov 2021

Test date18 Nov 2021

Expiry27 Nov 2022

Test number857250836015

Mileage162,106 mi

AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 28 Nov 2020

Test date28 Nov 2020

Expiry27 Nov 2021

Test number290214379696

Mileage152,518 mi

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 16 Oct 2019

Test date16 Oct 2019

Expiry15 Oct 2020

Test number971644950652

Mileage144,647 mi

AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

FAILED · 7 Oct 2019

Test date7 Oct 2019

Expiry—

Test number899988910748

Mileage144,626 mi

MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 4 Oct 2018

Test date4 Oct 2018

Expiry3 Oct 2019

Test number937483651831

Mileage138,849 mi

Advisorypossible timing chain fault

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

FAILED · 3 Oct 2018

Test date3 Oct 2018

Expiry—

Test number518809309791

Mileage138,849 mi

Advisorytop up low engine oil

Advisorypossible timing chain fault

MajorPower steering inoperative belt missing (2.1.5 (c) (i))

MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 3 Apr 2017

Test date3 Apr 2017

Expiry3 Apr 2018

Test number995788955647

Mileage130,271 mi

AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Advisorybonnet release catch was siezed, engine oil dangerously low

FAILED · 3 Apr 2017

Test date3 Apr 2017

Expiry—

Test number892603446398

Mileage130,269 mi

FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

FailNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

PASSED · 4 Apr 2016

Test date4 Apr 2016

Expiry3 Apr 2017

Test number417156396567

Mileage114,404 mi

Advisoryfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively 18% (3.7.B.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate intermittent fault (4.1.D.4)

FAILED · 4 Apr 2016

Test date4 Apr 2016

Expiry—

Test number256696354088

Mileage114,404 mi

Advisoryfront brake fluctuating, but not excessively 18% (3.7.B.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PrsHeadlamp aim too high nsf osf (1.8)

AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate intermittent fault (4.1.D.4)

PASSED · 24 Feb 2015

Test date24 Feb 2015

Expiry25 Feb 2016

Test number126315455006

Mileage92,301 mi

AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

FAILED · 23 Feb 2015

Test date23 Feb 2015

Expiry—

Test number168954955480

Mileage92,301 mi

FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

PASSED · 22 Feb 2014

Test date22 Feb 2014

Expiry25 Feb 2015

Test number498643954031

Mileage80,265 mi

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 26 Feb 2013

Test date26 Feb 2013

Expiry25 Feb 2014

Test number148187853410

Mileage63,818 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

FAILED · 25 Feb 2013

Test date25 Feb 2013

Expiry—

Test number349626253095

Mileage63,818 mi

FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

PASSED · 11 Dec 2012

Test date11 Dec 2012

Expiry10 Dec 2013

Test number508696842341

Mileage63,486 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User Enteredfront brake discs lipped

FAILED · 7 Dec 2012

Test date7 Dec 2012

Expiry—

Test number758802842327

Mileage63,486 mi

FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FailHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User Enteredfront brake discs lipped

PASSED · 24 Nov 2011

Test date24 Nov 2011

Expiry23 Nov 2012

Test number836768721358

Mileage52,035 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User Enteredboth front tyres wearing outer edgers bad

PASSED · 24 Nov 2010

Test date24 Nov 2010

Expiry23 Nov 2011

Test number704618420330

Mileage39,874 mi

PASSED · 3 Apr 2010

Test date3 Apr 2010

Expiry22 Apr 2011

Test number892223290025

Mileage35,905 mi

FAILED · 2 Apr 2010

Test date2 Apr 2010

Expiry—

Test number113882890448

Mileage35,835 mi

FailOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 23 Apr 2009

Test date23 Apr 2009

Expiry22 Apr 2010

Test number240663819463

Mileage28,250 mi