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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

E30K AM
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Dec 2023
First reg31 Dec 1989
Mileage180,095 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

36 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 January 2026.

PASSED · 14 Dec 2022
Test date14 Dec 2022
Expiry13 Dec 2023
Test number325036691399
Mileage180,095 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Sep 2020
Test date3 Sep 2020
Expiry2 Sep 2021
Test number449849051815
Mileage180,055 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc (s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
AdvisoryRear Brake disc (s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
PASSED · 2 Jul 2018
Test date2 Jul 2018
Expiry1 Jul 2019
Test number547771384286
Mileage179,967 mi
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 May 2018
Test date10 May 2018
Expiry
Test number934263134306
Mileage179,925 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
FailOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 25 Oct 2016
Test date25 Oct 2016
Expiry24 Oct 2017
Test number666770537315
Mileage178,675 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit anb bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2015
Test date30 Sep 2015
Expiry29 Sep 2016
Test number409501958922
Mileage178,628 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisoryexhaust mounting slightly deteriorated
Advisoryno interior mirror fitted
FAILED · 24 Sep 2015
Test date24 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number810434838078
Mileage178,626 mi
FailNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisoryexhaust mounting slightly deteriorated
Advisoryno interior mirror fitted
PASSED · 29 May 2014
Test date29 May 2014
Expiry28 May 2015
Test number589009044113
Mileage178,541 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 2 Apr 2013
Test date2 Apr 2013
Expiry1 Apr 2014
Test number237162393024
Mileage178,173 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 24 May 2011
Test date24 May 2011
Expiry23 May 2012
Test number518454041103
Mileage177,216 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
FAILED · 24 May 2011
Test date24 May 2011
Expiry
Test number248074841147
Mileage177,216 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 14 May 2010
Test date14 May 2010
Expiry
Test number914394130105
Mileage172,848 mi
PrsOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 14 May 2010
Test date14 May 2010
Expiry21 May 2011
Test number573254730181
Mileage172,848 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 May 2009
Test date22 May 2009
Expiry21 May 2010
Test number281832149114
Mileage168,803 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 20 May 2009
Test date20 May 2009
Expiry
Test number250220649400
Mileage168,803 mi
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 19 May 2008
Test date19 May 2008
Expiry18 May 2009
Test number730960148161
Mileage168,147 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAILED · 19 May 2008
Test date19 May 2008
Expiry
Test number821560948151
Mileage168,147 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
PASSED · 11 Apr 2007
Test date11 Apr 2007
Expiry9 May 2008
Test number521411807146
Mileage165,906 mi
AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 11 Apr 2007
Test date11 Apr 2007
Expiry
Test number994651007119
Mileage165,906 mi
PrsOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
PrsExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 10 May 2006
Test date10 May 2006
Expiry9 May 2007
Test number861260136122
Mileage162,885 mi
FAILED · 9 May 2006
Test date9 May 2006
Expiry
Test number332789626163
Mileage162,885 mi
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Entered1)both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges