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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

EJ56 NZU
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Jul 2025
First reg11 Nov 2006
Mileage132,607 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 October 2025.

FAILED · 2 Oct 2025
Test date2 Oct 2025
Expiry—
Test number547156852287
Mileage132,607 mi
MajorFront Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing along tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Jul 2024
Test date23 Jul 2024
Expiry22 Jul 2025
Test number285203305550
Mileage127,330 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 23 Jul 2024
Test date23 Jul 2024
Expiry—
Test number653742203350
Mileage127,330 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Mar 2023
Test date21 Mar 2023
Expiry20 Mar 2024
Test number414274291709
Mileage122,404 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s off\s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 12 Mar 2022
Test date12 Mar 2022
Expiry14 Mar 2023
Test number660896198681
Mileage120,798 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 12 Mar 2022
Test date12 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number200669313266
Mileage120,798 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 7 Mar 2022
Test date7 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number903087584402
Mileage120,789 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 15 Mar 2021
Test date15 Mar 2021
Expiry14 Mar 2022
Test number436493101430
Mileage119,033 mi
PASSED · 24 Jul 2019
Test date24 Jul 2019
Expiry23 Jan 2021
Test number154562209011
Mileage111,203 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2018
Test date6 Jul 2018
Expiry5 Jul 2019
Test number847394692390
Mileage98,228 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low plus lots of cracking between tread advise to change very soon
Advisoryadvise very light cracking to both front brake flexi hoses
Advisoryadvise engine oily
PASSED · 3 Jul 2017
Test date3 Jul 2017
Expiry2 Jul 2018
Test number424589553605
Mileage88,626 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 1 Jul 2016
Test date1 Jul 2016
Expiry30 Jun 2017
Test number480361123400
Mileage76,682 mi
FAILED · 1 Jul 2016
Test date1 Jul 2016
Expiry—
Test number122392531910
Mileage76,682 mi
PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 17 Jun 2015
Test date17 Jun 2015
Expiry16 Jun 2016
Test number795668765124
Mileage64,780 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 22 Mar 2014
Test date22 Mar 2014
Expiry21 Mar 2015
Test number705821684094
Mileage52,558 mi
FAILED · 4 Feb 2013
Test date4 Feb 2013
Expiry—
Test number417505433053
Mileage43,371 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 4 Feb 2013
Test date4 Feb 2013
Expiry21 Feb 2014
Test number315445333078
Mileage43,371 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2012
Test date13 Feb 2012
Expiry21 Feb 2013
Test number126654442439
Mileage35,273 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 21 Feb 2011
Test date21 Feb 2011
Expiry21 Feb 2012
Test number778752651015
Mileage27,380 mi
PASSED · 22 Feb 2010
Test date22 Feb 2010
Expiry21 Feb 2011
Test number151473750407
Mileage19,174 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2009
Test date18 Aug 2009
Expiry17 Aug 2010
Test number551140039260
Mileage16,773 mi