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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

EJ54 OPA
MOTExpired
MOT due8 Dec 2025
First reg12 Nov 2004
Mileage131,492 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

21 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 January 2026.

FAILED · 8 Dec 2025
Test date8 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number832212789691
Mileage131,492 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join fixings missing/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Dec 2024
Test date9 Dec 2024
Expiry8 Dec 2025
Test number847492074137
Mileage128,799 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Dec 2023
Test date9 Dec 2023
Expiry8 Dec 2024
Test number981580008313
Mileage125,811 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2022
Test date30 Nov 2022
Expiry1 Dec 2023
Test number107031404644
Mileage120,236 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2021
Test date30 Nov 2021
Expiry1 Dec 2022
Test number686617512671
Mileage114,406 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
PASSED · 2 Dec 2020
Test date2 Dec 2020
Expiry1 Dec 2021
Test number451796347961
Mileage112,927 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Nov 2019
Test date28 Nov 2019
Expiry27 Nov 2020
Test number388808822377
Mileage108,636 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Starting to rub on inner arch (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 26 Nov 2019
Test date26 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number198171943663
Mileage108,635 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Starting to rub on inner arch (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 15 Jan 2019
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry15 Jan 2020
Test number570491985781
Mileage104,898 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 14 Jan 2019
Test date14 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number547097488808
Mileage104,888 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Jan 2018
Test date9 Jan 2018
Expiry15 Jan 2019
Test number296007226059
Mileage99,201 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
FAILED · 5 Jan 2018
Test date5 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number161215028747
Mileage99,201 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2017
Test date16 Jan 2017
Expiry15 Jan 2018
Test number390438030666
Mileage93,452 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2016
Test date16 Jan 2016
Expiry15 Jan 2017
Test number440743332107
Mileage87,109 mi
FAILED · 8 Jan 2016
Test date8 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number261568112864
Mileage87,054 mi
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 10 Jan 2015
Test date10 Jan 2015
Expiry9 Jan 2016
Test number169810315442
Mileage82,753 mi
PASSED · 10 Jan 2014
Test date10 Jan 2014
Expiry9 Jan 2015
Test number565150414005
Mileage72,865 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 10 Jan 2014
Test date10 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number855020314068
Mileage72,865 mi
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)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2013
Test date31 Jan 2013
Expiry12 Feb 2014
Test number575361233007
Mileage61,987 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 31 Jan 2013
Test date31 Jan 2013
Expiry
Test number618981533053
Mileage61,987 mi
PrsNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 13 Feb 2012
Test date13 Feb 2012
Expiry12 Feb 2013
Test number588014542087
Mileage52,622 mi
FAILED · 10 Feb 2012
Test date10 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number237341242099
Mileage52,590 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2011
Test date11 Feb 2011
Expiry10 Feb 2012
Test number936792841018
Mileage45,986 mi
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing on edges
PASSED · 20 Mar 2010
Test date20 Mar 2010
Expiry1 Apr 2011
Test number561519070073
Mileage38,690 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredboth front tyres worn on edges
PASSED · 2 Apr 2009
Test date2 Apr 2009
Expiry1 Apr 2010
Test number142292599487
Mileage34,409 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 3 Jan 2008
Test date3 Jan 2008
Expiry2 Jan 2009
Test number230713808028
Mileage26,986 mi
User Enteredo/s/r tyre worn & nail in tread