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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

EJ54 YZW
MOTValid
MOT due26 Jul 2026
First reg19 Nov 2004
Mileage132,431 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 24 November 2025.

PASSED · 25 Jul 2025
Test date25 Jul 2025
Expiry26 Jul 2026
Test number688621316706
Mileage132,431 mi
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
PASSED · 23 Jul 2024
Test date23 Jul 2024
Expiry26 Jul 2025
Test number835381164559
Mileage130,294 mi
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2023
Test date27 Jul 2023
Expiry26 Jul 2024
Test number749580937413
Mileage129,507 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Jul 2023
Test date27 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number984561285170
Mileage129,507 mi
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jul 2022
Test date25 Jul 2022
Expiry24 Jul 2023
Test number289588394505
Mileage127,394 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both side mirrors deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear battery casing/floor corroding
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBoth old front to rear brakes pipes left in place!
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))
FAILED · 25 Jul 2022
Test date25 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number495468840200
Mileage127,388 mi
MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both side mirrors deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear battery casing/floor corroding
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBoth old front to rear brakes pipes left in place!
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))
PASSED · 1 Jul 2021
Test date1 Jul 2021
Expiry12 Jul 2022
Test number450757702724
Mileage125,282 mi
FAILED · 30 Jun 2021
Test date30 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number677716224572
Mileage125,276 mi
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight binding
PASSED · 29 Jun 2020
Test date29 Jun 2020
Expiry12 Jul 2021
Test number175111507602
Mileage120,411 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jul 2019
Test date4 Jul 2019
Expiry12 Jul 2020
Test number911893886809
Mileage118,189 mi
FAILED · 3 Jul 2019
Test date3 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number304879553082
Mileage118,184 mi
DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 26 Jun 2018
Test date26 Jun 2018
Expiry12 Jul 2019
Test number508280057861
Mileage112,844 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2017
Test date3 Jul 2017
Expiry12 Jul 2018
Test number409631268773
Mileage107,907 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r at rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r at rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 3 Jul 2017
Test date3 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number262695283524
Mileage107,907 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r at rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r at rear (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 13 Jul 2016
Test date13 Jul 2016
Expiry12 Jul 2017
Test number405198713761
Mileage100,297 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 13 Jul 2016
Test date13 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number506235130038
Mileage100,297 mi
FailFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 20 Aug 2015
Test date20 Aug 2015
Expiry19 Aug 2016
Test number764946049531
Mileage94,816 mi
PASSED · 19 May 2014
Test date19 May 2014
Expiry18 May 2015
Test number408349634126
Mileage85,546 mi
FAILED · 17 May 2014
Test date17 May 2014
Expiry
Test number708807334172
Mileage85,546 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 16 May 2013
Test date16 May 2013
Expiry16 May 2014
Test number267146733160
Mileage77,540 mi
PASSED · 17 May 2012
Test date17 May 2012
Expiry16 May 2013
Test number319058432160
Mileage71,115 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)
User EnteredFront tyres wearing on the edges.
PASSED · 21 Apr 2011
Test date21 Apr 2011
Expiry25 Apr 2012
Test number847281011134
Mileage63,469 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)
PASSED · 26 Apr 2010
Test date26 Apr 2010
Expiry25 Apr 2011
Test number650916610143
Mileage54,702 mi
PASSED · 22 Apr 2009
Test date22 Apr 2009
Expiry21 Apr 2010
Test number150612319183
Mileage45,974 mi
User Enteredunder tray fitted.
PASSED · 23 Jan 2008
Test date23 Jan 2008
Expiry22 Jan 2009
Test number131293528097
Mileage34,858 mi
PASSED · 16 Oct 2007
Test date16 Oct 2007
Expiry15 Oct 2008
Test number361379987490
Mileage34,850 mi
FAILED · 10 Oct 2007
Test date10 Oct 2007
Expiry
Test number284563687247
Mileage34,848 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)