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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

F640 OBY
MOTValid
MOT due3 Mar 2027
First reg1 Jan 1989
Mileage127,234 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

37 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 March 2026.

PASSED · 4 Mar 2026
Test date4 Mar 2026
Expiry3 Mar 2027
Test number609587313406
Mileage127,234 mi
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 21 Jan 2022
Test date21 Jan 2022
Expiry20 Jan 2023
Test number812056385035
Mileage127,036 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 12 Jan 2022
Test date12 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number370297692937
Mileage127,036 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
MajorAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
PASSED · 23 Oct 2020
Test date23 Oct 2020
Expiry22 Oct 2021
Test number339348015675
Mileage124,980 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 13 Oct 2020
Test date13 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number453412227152
Mileage124,928 mi
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside wheel arch corroded to boot area
AdvisoryOffside wheel arch corroded to boot area
PASSED · 29 Jul 2019
Test date29 Jul 2019
Expiry13 Oct 2020
Test number964133112929
Mileage123,643 mi
PASSED · 22 Mar 2017
Test date22 Mar 2017
Expiry27 Mar 2018
Test number143649521328
Mileage122,851 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside rear sill has been repaired
FAILED · 20 Mar 2017
Test date20 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number349997982183
Mileage122,851 mi
FailOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside rear sill has been repaired
PASSED · 15 Mar 2016
Test date15 Mar 2016
Expiry27 Mar 2017
Test number730835026172
Mileage122,034 mi
Advisorynear side rear brake pipes have been heavily under sealed
FAILED · 9 Mar 2016
Test date9 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number433894695966
Mileage122,016 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2015
Test date28 Mar 2015
Expiry27 Mar 2016
Test number615057085043
Mileage121,771 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 24 Mar 2015
Test date24 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number796803585047
Mileage121,770 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 30 May 2012
Test date30 May 2012
Expiry2 Jun 2013
Test number555871052136
Mileage120,119 mi
PASSED · 1 Jun 2011
Test date1 Jun 2011
Expiry2 Jun 2012
Test number105062651165
Mileage119,007 mi
FAILED · 26 May 2011
Test date26 May 2011
Expiry
Test number979446941199
Mileage119,007 mi
FailNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2010
Test date3 Jun 2010
Expiry2 Jun 2011
Test number554984250130
Mileage117,909 mi
FAILED · 3 Jun 2010
Test date3 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number532804750136
Mileage117,909 mi
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 8 Jun 2007
Test date8 Jun 2007
Expiry7 Jun 2008
Test number744839557129
Mileage116,372 mi
FAILED · 6 Jun 2007
Test date6 Jun 2007
Expiry
Test number744907257108
Mileage116,368 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredo/s inner drive shaft gaiter split
PASSED · 2 Dec 2005
Test date2 Dec 2005
Expiry1 Dec 2006
Test number381346935316
Mileage110,959 mi