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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

EF53 ZWU
MOTValid
MOT due29 Sep 2026
First reg18 Dec 2003
Mileage92,210 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 March 2026.

PASSED · 22 Sep 2025
Test date22 Sep 2025
Expiry29 Sep 2026
Test number124025618296
Mileage92,210 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Sep 2024
Test date10 Sep 2024
Expiry29 Sep 2025
Test number499412409299
Mileage89,721 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2023
Test date14 Sep 2023
Expiry29 Sep 2024
Test number903655989749
Mileage85,518 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2022
Test date29 Sep 2022
Expiry29 Sep 2023
Test number117810833493
Mileage77,245 mi
MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (Indicator Stays On) (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Corners (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Corners (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle Of The Vehicle Running Along The Central Tunnel (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Clips Broken But Not Insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Sep 2022
Test date29 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number945021996052
Mileage77,245 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (Indicator Stays On) (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Corners (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Corners (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle Of The Vehicle Running Along The Central Tunnel (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Clips Broken But Not Insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2021
Test date27 Sep 2021
Expiry29 Sep 2022
Test number650170094288
Mileage74,295 mi
FAILED · 27 Sep 2021
Test date27 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number504805454535
Mileage74,295 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Sep 2020
Test date30 Sep 2020
Expiry29 Sep 2021
Test number535073785212
Mileage71,575 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracking. tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Sep 2019
Test date26 Sep 2019
Expiry26 Sep 2020
Test number811614696480
Mileage69,782 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2018
Test date27 Sep 2018
Expiry26 Sep 2019
Test number326920242538
Mileage66,849 mi
Advisoryn/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
FAILED · 24 Sep 2018
Test date24 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number677312216702
Mileage66,783 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisoryn/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
PASSED · 28 Nov 2017
Test date28 Nov 2017
Expiry6 Dec 2018
Test number770298749346
Mileage63,493 mi
FAILED · 28 Nov 2017
Test date28 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number123324190306
Mileage63,493 mi
PrsExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine management light on dash (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 7 Dec 2016
Test date7 Dec 2016
Expiry6 Dec 2017
Test number551054972136
Mileage59,581 mi
FAILED · 5 Dec 2016
Test date5 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number579874772811
Mileage59,580 mi
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
FailBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
DangerousBraking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 5 Dec 2016
Test date5 Dec 2016
Expiry21 Dec 2017
Test number734366886612
Mileage59,580 mi
FAILED · 5 Dec 2016
Test date5 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number213062664600
Mileage59,580 mi
PrsElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED · 7 Dec 2015
Test date7 Dec 2015
Expiry21 Dec 2016
Test number665525496996
Mileage55,765 mi
PASSED · 15 Dec 2014
Test date15 Dec 2014
Expiry21 Dec 2015
Test number358049644388
Mileage85,201 mi
FAILED · 15 Dec 2014
Test date15 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number435189444310
Mileage85,201 mi
PrsFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 12 Dec 2013
Test date12 Dec 2013
Expiry21 Dec 2014
Test number536006843337
Mileage50,438 mi
PASSED · 14 Dec 2012
Test date14 Dec 2012
Expiry21 Dec 2013
Test number915639242313
Mileage47,145 mi
PASSED · 13 Dec 2011
Test date13 Dec 2011
Expiry21 Dec 2012
Test number306797841384
Mileage41,177 mi
PASSED · 22 Dec 2010
Test date22 Dec 2010
Expiry21 Dec 2011
Test number174866250328
Mileage38,046 mi
PASSED · 21 Dec 2009
Test date21 Dec 2009
Expiry20 Dec 2010
Test number102025959395
Mileage35,025 mi
PASSED · 31 Jan 2009
Test date31 Jan 2009
Expiry30 Jan 2010
Test number553351739007
Mileage31,934 mi
PASSED · 17 Dec 2007
Test date17 Dec 2007
Expiry18 Dec 2008
Test number374331257388
Mileage29,070 mi
PASSED · 19 Dec 2006
Test date19 Dec 2006
Expiry18 Dec 2007
Test number822803256383
Mileage23,597 mi