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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

E183 HDD
MOTValid
MOT due26 Feb 2027
First reg10 Sep 1987
Mileage172,068 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

38 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 March 2026.

PASSED · 27 Feb 2026
Test date27 Feb 2026
Expiry26 Feb 2027
Test number102006985221
Mileage172,068 mi
PASSED · 31 Dec 2024
Test date31 Dec 2024
Expiry30 Dec 2025
Test number571257906789
Mileage172,065 mi
FAILED · 31 Dec 2024
Test date31 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number527336184511
Mileage172,060 mi
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAILED · 16 May 2019
Test date16 May 2019
Expiry
Test number844106124802
Mileage171,847 mi
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear inner rear wheel arch corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear inner rear wheel arch corroded
FAILED · 10 Aug 2013
Test date10 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number276692123273
Mileage171,758 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredDuck tape covering up some of the bodywork.
User EnteredBattery tray corroded
PASSED · 17 Jul 2010
Test date17 Jul 2010
Expiry16 Jul 2011
Test number123408790189
Mileage163,905 mi
FAILED · 9 Jul 2010
Test date9 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number790780390117
Mileage163,868 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FailOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 8 Apr 2008
Test date8 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number184819598087
Mileage163,566 mi
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 3 Apr 2006
Test date3 Apr 2006
Expiry2 Apr 2007
Test number541353196036
Mileage163,523 mi
FAILED · 27 Mar 2006
Test date27 Mar 2006
Expiry
Test number144256386038
Mileage163,523 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)