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BMW

318CI SE · Blue

EA51 MHJ
BMW EA51 MHJ
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Oct 2021
First reg1 Sep 2001
Mileage136,979 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due6 Nov 2020

Vehicle age

24 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 June 2026.

PASSED · 20 Oct 2020
Test date20 Oct 2020
Expiry19 Oct 2021
Test number219773003789
Mileage136,979 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 20 Oct 2020
Test date20 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number125903413604
Mileage136,978 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2019
Test date14 Oct 2019
Expiry13 Oct 2020
Test number456153099444
Mileage131,456 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 1 Oct 2019
Test date1 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number954697308124
Mileage131,372 mi
MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorber's corroded
MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and central near side (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 4 Oct 2018
Test date4 Oct 2018
Expiry3 Oct 2019
Test number807056294760
Mileage123,561 mi
FAILED · 3 Oct 2018
Test date3 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number238424969207
Mileage123,561 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2017
Test date31 Oct 2017
Expiry29 Nov 2018
Test number515200569980
Mileage116,528 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 7 Nov 2016
Test date7 Nov 2016
Expiry29 Nov 2017
Test number931151950053
Mileage107,414 mi
PASSED · 4 Nov 2015
Test date4 Nov 2015
Expiry29 Nov 2016
Test number233353853155
Mileage93,251 mi
PASSED · 30 Oct 2014
Test date30 Oct 2014
Expiry29 Nov 2015
Test number549363204378
Mileage79,529 mi
PASSED · 28 Nov 2013
Test date28 Nov 2013
Expiry29 Nov 2014
Test number908192933332
Mileage74,059 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
FAILED · 28 Nov 2013
Test date28 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number948412733311
Mileage74,059 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
PASSED · 27 Nov 2012
Test date27 Nov 2012
Expiry29 Nov 2013
Test number906702732369
Mileage68,844 mi
FAILED · 27 Nov 2012
Test date27 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number679912632304
Mileage68,844 mi
PrsFront Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
PASSED · 30 Nov 2011
Test date30 Nov 2011
Expiry29 Nov 2012
Test number278464231337
Mileage63,326 mi
PASSED · 6 Aug 2010
Test date6 Aug 2010
Expiry18 Aug 2011
Test number532568110256
Mileage58,199 mi
PASSED · 19 Aug 2009
Test date19 Aug 2009
Expiry18 Aug 2010
Test number903411639228
Mileage52,556 mi
FAILED · 19 Aug 2009
Test date19 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number314871439235
Mileage52,556 mi
PrsFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2008
Test date5 Sep 2008
Expiry26 Sep 2009
Test number740539948285
Mileage46,616 mi
PASSED · 24 Sep 2007
Test date24 Sep 2007
Expiry26 Sep 2008
Test number591337967257
Mileage41,710 mi
PASSED · 8 Sep 2006
Test date8 Sep 2006
Expiry26 Sep 2007
Test number641751656294
Mileage33,476 mi