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BMW

3 SERIES · Red

EU02 ZFJ
MOTExpired
MOT due12 May 2026
First reg1 Mar 2002
Mileage138,428 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 July 2025.

PASSED · 10 May 2025
Test date10 May 2025
Expiry12 May 2026
Test number614052120197
Mileage138,428 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 May 2024
Test date13 May 2024
Expiry12 May 2025
Test number633128554838
Mileage132,961 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 13 May 2024
Test date13 May 2024
Expiry—
Test number284421645592
Mileage132,961 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisorybrake warning lamp on dash
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryexcessive footbrake travel
FAILED · 7 Jun 2023
Test date7 Jun 2023
Expiry—
Test number846498248076
Mileage129,127 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 31 May 2022
Test date31 May 2022
Expiry7 Jun 2023
Test number258902736699
Mileage124,669 mi
PASSED · 4 Jun 2021
Test date4 Jun 2021
Expiry7 Jun 2022
Test number550744978920
Mileage118,125 mi
PASSED · 8 Jun 2020
Test date8 Jun 2020
Expiry7 Jun 2021
Test number196666129073
Mileage114,110 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 14 Jun 2019
Test date14 Jun 2019
Expiry14 Dec 2020
Test number666775302529
Mileage110,071 mi
FAILED · 14 Jun 2019
Test date14 Jun 2019
Expiry—
Test number940472368081
Mileage110,071 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry14 Jun 2019
Test number185273703262
Mileage102,564 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry—
Test number841621541783
Mileage102,563 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 2 Jun 2017
Test date2 Jun 2017
Expiry14 Jun 2018
Test number436777755003
Mileage95,669 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 20 May 2016
Test date20 May 2016
Expiry14 Jun 2017
Test number870690620613
Mileage87,178 mi
PASSED · 4 Jun 2015
Test date4 Jun 2015
Expiry14 Jun 2016
Test number287625155445
Mileage84,377 mi
FAILED · 3 Jun 2015
Test date3 Jun 2015
Expiry—
Test number237964955163
Mileage84,377 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
User Entered255/35R18 EXTRA LOAD
PASSED · 4 Jun 2014
Test date4 Jun 2014
Expiry14 Jun 2015
Test number269645954196
Mileage83,134 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 12 Jun 2013
Test date12 Jun 2013
Expiry14 Jun 2014
Test number599033663129
Mileage81,586 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
FAILED · 11 Jun 2013
Test date11 Jun 2013
Expiry—
Test number378062763107
Mileage81,586 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 8 Jun 2012
Test date8 Jun 2012
Expiry14 Jun 2013
Test number709870762130
Mileage80,136 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Enterednear side rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split
PASSED · 13 Jun 2011
Test date13 Jun 2011
Expiry14 Jun 2012
Test number869354461107
Mileage78,077 mi
User Enteredsmall cuts to off side front tyre outer edge
User Enteredrubber dust covers on front anti roll bar links split
PASSED · 2 Jun 2010
Test date2 Jun 2010
Expiry14 Jun 2011
Test number243513950189
Mileage76,233 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAILED · 2 Jun 2010
Test date2 Jun 2010
Expiry—
Test number663313950192
Mileage76,233 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 15 Jun 2009
Test date15 Jun 2009
Expiry14 Jun 2010
Test number292246269132
Mileage72,286 mi
FAILED · 15 Jun 2009
Test date15 Jun 2009
Expiry—
Test number431336169192
Mileage72,286 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
PASSED · 22 Jul 2008
Test date22 Jul 2008
Expiry21 Jul 2009
Test number853344508237
Mileage71,052 mi
PASSED · 27 Jun 2007
Test date27 Jun 2007
Expiry26 Jun 2008
Test number154578977111
Mileage62,025 mi
PASSED · 22 Jun 2006
Test date22 Jun 2006
Expiry21 Jun 2007
Test number263333476139
Mileage55,745 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)