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BMW

3 SERIES · Grey

F280 RYP
MOTValid
MOT due30 Mar 2027
First reg6 Jun 1989
Mileage144,177 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

37 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 April 2026.

PASSED · 31 Mar 2026
Test date31 Mar 2026
Expiry30 Mar 2027
Test number591397045643
Mileage144,177 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2024
Test date26 Oct 2024
Expiry25 Oct 2025
Test number148056651521
Mileage144,177 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2023
Test date26 Oct 2023
Expiry25 Oct 2024
Test number612262223503
Mileage144,173 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryparts of vehicle underside covered with undeeseal
PASSED · 30 May 2022
Test date30 May 2022
Expiry29 May 2023
Test number916068945552
Mileage143,317 mi
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryvehicle underside repairs covered with undereal
FAILED · 30 May 2022
Test date30 May 2022
Expiry
Test number495514549620
Mileage143,317 mi
PrsWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryvehicle underside repairs covered with undereal
PASSED · 25 May 2021
Test date25 May 2021
Expiry24 May 2022
Test number839860243962
Mileage143,243 mi
PASSED · 31 Mar 2015
Test date31 Mar 2015
Expiry30 Mar 2016
Test number107160295458
Mileage143,002 mi
PASSED · 11 Oct 2013
Test date11 Oct 2013
Expiry10 Oct 2014
Test number426824683238
Mileage142,794 mi
PASSED · 1 Sep 2011
Test date1 Sep 2011
Expiry31 Aug 2012
Test number265304241203
Mileage138,278 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside boot floor corroded (not structual)
User Enteredbattery insucure
User Enteredstonechip in windscreen
FAILED · 27 Aug 2011
Test date27 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number387739331291
Mileage138,277 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailPower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside boot floor corroded (not structual)
User Enteredbattery insucure
User Enteredstonechip in windscreen
PASSED · 10 Aug 2010
Test date10 Aug 2010
Expiry9 Aug 2011
Test number894022920253
Mileage132,699 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside 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)
AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User Enteredo/s/r boot area rusty close to tow eye
FAILED · 9 Aug 2010
Test date9 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number583241920286
Mileage132,699 mi
FailRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside 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)
AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User Enteredo/s/r boot area rusty close to tow eye
PASSED · 3 Aug 2009
Test date3 Aug 2009
Expiry7 Aug 2010
Test number484095619219
Mileage124,424 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredrear steel fuel pipe corroded
User Enteredstonwchip in windscreen
FAILED · 1 Aug 2009
Test date1 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number431853519245
Mileage124,399 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredrear steel fuel pipe corroded
User Enteredstonwchip in windscreen
PASSED · 7 Aug 2008
Test date7 Aug 2008
Expiry7 Aug 2009
Test number394410828414
Mileage119,931 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 8 Aug 2007
Test date8 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number554590627250
Mileage117,972 mi
PrsNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
PASSED · 8 Aug 2007
Test date8 Aug 2007
Expiry7 Aug 2008
Test number600650727205
Mileage117,972 mi
PASSED · 21 Jul 2006
Test date21 Jul 2006
Expiry20 Jul 2007
Test number721312006244
Mileage113,001 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)