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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

EX61 SVV
MOTValid
MOT due30 Sep 2026
First reg1 Sep 2011
Mileage157,300 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 19 March 2026.

PASSED · 1 Oct 2025
Test date1 Oct 2025
Expiry30 Sep 2026
Test number786483029977
Mileage157,300 mi
FAILED · 30 Sep 2025
Test date30 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number483038361925
Mileage157,295 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2024
Test date27 Sep 2024
Expiry26 Sep 2025
Test number821298378022
Mileage144,557 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall is damaged, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 16 Sep 2024
Test date16 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number738559577316
Mileage144,552 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear abs and brake pad wear sensors not located,insecure
AdvisoryNearside Rear abs sensor not located,insecure
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisoryengine oil level over max
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front has slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2023
Test date13 Sep 2023
Expiry16 Sep 2024
Test number125599313262
Mileage138,748 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisorycovers fitted
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 6 Sep 2023
Test date6 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number807819887646
Mileage138,623 mi
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisorycovers fitted
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 15 Sep 2022
Test date15 Sep 2022
Expiry16 Sep 2023
Test number994560184970
Mileage128,268 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisorycovers fitted
PASSED · 10 Sep 2021
Test date10 Sep 2021
Expiry16 Sep 2022
Test number482874080809
Mileage118,833 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisorycovers fitted
FAILED · 10 Sep 2021
Test date10 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number199809519627
Mileage118,833 mi
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisorycovers fitted
PASSED · 9 Sep 2020
Test date9 Sep 2020
Expiry16 Sep 2021
Test number530085256439
Mileage110,184 mi
Advisoryexhaust insecure
PASSED · 17 Sep 2019
Test date17 Sep 2019
Expiry16 Sep 2020
Test number930436772218
Mileage101,137 mi
PASSED · 23 Mar 2018
Test date23 Mar 2018
Expiry22 Mar 2019
Test number377578075414
Mileage83,670 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 22 Mar 2018
Test date22 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number260216268889
Mileage83,669 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2016
Test date18 Mar 2016
Expiry18 Mar 2017
Test number303813955498
Mileage59,504 mi
FAILED · 16 Mar 2016
Test date16 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number412074144636
Mileage59,497 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2015
Test date19 Mar 2015
Expiry18 Mar 2016
Test number845298875046
Mileage46,061 mi
PASSED · 8 Sep 2014
Test date8 Sep 2014
Expiry7 Sep 2015
Test number599091154225
Mileage42,952 mi