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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

E29J JS
MOTValid
MOT due30 Jul 2026
First reg31 Dec 2000
Mileage115,001 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 February 2026.

PASSED · 31 Jul 2025
Test date31 Jul 2025
Expiry30 Jul 2026
Test number380592102879
Mileage115,001 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 Jul 2025
Test date31 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number102781917398
Mileage115,001 mi
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Jul 2025
Test date22 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number757945376184
Mileage114,929 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Jul 2024
Test date18 Jul 2024
Expiry26 Jul 2025
Test number642676717697
Mileage104,593 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 18 Jul 2024
Test date18 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number617695527370
Mileage104,593 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2023
Test date27 Jul 2023
Expiry26 Jul 2024
Test number252837228513
Mileage97,564 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 27 Jul 2023
Test date27 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number347035075334
Mileage97,540 mi
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 20 Jun 2022
Test date20 Jun 2022
Expiry19 Jun 2023
Test number507781416612
Mileage81,384 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 25 Nov 2020
Test date25 Nov 2020
Expiry29 Nov 2021
Test number264289612842
Mileage81,052 mi
FAILED · 25 Nov 2020
Test date25 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number240061473771
Mileage81,049 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 30 May 2019
Test date30 May 2019
Expiry29 Nov 2020
Test number650133669410
Mileage78,776 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 25 Apr 2018
Test date25 Apr 2018
Expiry22 May 2019
Test number730284801438
Mileage75,118 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryslight binding felt both rear wheels not shown in rollers
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 12 Apr 2018
Test date12 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number356143809867
Mileage75,098 mi
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryslight binding felt both rear wheels not shown in rollers
PASSED · 23 May 2017
Test date23 May 2017
Expiry22 May 2018
Test number405484874826
Mileage73,680 mi
PASSED · 22 Apr 2016
Test date22 Apr 2016
Expiry21 Apr 2017
Test number425993653653
Mileage73,536 mi
PASSED · 3 Oct 2014
Test date3 Oct 2014
Expiry2 Oct 2015
Test number658566374220
Mileage68,530 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2013
Test date20 Sep 2013
Expiry19 Sep 2014
Test number286263163272
Mileage58,877 mi
FAILED · 20 Sep 2013
Test date20 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number626723863216
Mileage58,877 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 4 Apr 2006
Test date4 Apr 2006
Expiry3 Apr 2007
Test number653174596071
Mileage39,191 mi