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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

ET07 SJX
MOTValid
MOT due30 Jul 2026
First reg21 Aug 2007
Mileage90,089 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 November 2025.

PASSED · 31 Jul 2025
Test date31 Jul 2025
Expiry30 Jul 2026
Test number550956003247
Mileage90,089 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 May 2024
Test date25 May 2024
Expiry28 May 2025
Test number752130610124
Mileage83,230 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of the car (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 24 May 2024
Test date24 May 2024
Expiry
Test number589993339910
Mileage83,230 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of the car (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 29 May 2023
Test date29 May 2023
Expiry28 May 2024
Test number294140303316
Mileage78,037 mi
PASSED · 18 Jul 2022
Test date18 Jul 2022
Expiry17 Jul 2023
Test number742700542296
Mileage76,595 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryundertrays covered on oil
Advisoryrear subframe corroded
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryengine misfire
FAILED · 16 Jul 2022
Test date16 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number324831917813
Mileage76,593 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryundertrays covered on oil
Advisoryrear subframe corroded
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisoryengine misfire
PASSED · 13 Aug 2021
Test date13 Aug 2021
Expiry22 Aug 2022
Test number353816075279
Mileage76,045 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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AdvisoryBody under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 13 Aug 2021
Test date13 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number322663993627
Mileage76,045 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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryBody under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2020
Test date13 Aug 2020
Expiry22 Aug 2021
Test number217071935971
Mileage75,511 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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Aug 2020
Test date11 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number784899453177
Mileage75,508 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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jul 2019
Test date29 Jul 2019
Expiry22 Aug 2020
Test number803345306804
Mileage72,741 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2018
Test date17 Aug 2018
Expiry22 Aug 2019
Test number723320388633
Mileage68,063 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint excess play (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shocker bump stop deteriorated
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shocker bump stop deteriorated
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake flexible brake hose perished
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexible brake hose perished
PASSED · 8 Aug 2017
Test date8 Aug 2017
Expiry22 Aug 2018
Test number522229180683
Mileage62,579 mi
FAILED · 7 Aug 2017
Test date7 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number811601667091
Mileage62,579 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault nail in tyre ? (4.1.D.4)
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOil leak engine
Advisorysecondary bonnet catch very stiff
PASSED · 23 Aug 2016
Test date23 Aug 2016
Expiry22 Aug 2017
Test number623267495185
Mileage56,878 mi
Advisoryoil around engine
Advisoryunder trays fitted
Advisoryfront tyres worn unevenly
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryo/s/f brake pads wearing low
Advisorynail in o/s/r tyre
Advisoryboth rear tyres worn unevenly
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 19 Aug 2015
Test date19 Aug 2015
Expiry21 Aug 2016
Test number609451435269
Mileage52,940 mi
FAILED · 19 Aug 2015
Test date19 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number237341935263
Mileage52,939 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 15 Aug 2014
Test date15 Aug 2014
Expiry21 Aug 2015
Test number768487524287
Mileage48,656 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 5 Aug 2013
Test date5 Aug 2013
Expiry21 Aug 2014
Test number187167713296
Mileage43,567 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2012
Test date6 Aug 2012
Expiry21 Aug 2013
Test number407349712205
Mileage39,905 mi
PASSED · 26 Jun 2012
Test date26 Jun 2012
Expiry25 Jun 2013
Test number928998472161
Mileage38,927 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 22 Jul 2011
Test date22 Jul 2011
Expiry21 Aug 2012
Test number985053501297
Mileage31,585 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredWiperblades smear
PASSED · 10 Aug 2010
Test date10 Aug 2010
Expiry21 Aug 2011
Test number880462820291
Mileage22,620 mi