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BMW

318I · Black

F891 EWL
BMW F891 EWL
MOTValid
MOT due7 Jun 2027
First reg1 Aug 1988
Mileage248,743 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jun 2027

Vehicle age

37 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 July 2026.

PASSED · 8 Jun 2026
Test date8 Jun 2026
Expiry7 Jun 2027
Test number620031922430
Mileage248,743 mi
FAILED · 28 May 2026
Test date28 May 2026
Expiry
Test number634110699175
Mileage248,741 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
MajorFuel system component leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint shank (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint shank (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Jan 2025
Test date13 Jan 2025
Expiry9 Feb 2026
Test number397465136523
Mileage247,983 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Lines Corroded
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper Damaged
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 10 Jan 2024
Test date10 Jan 2024
Expiry9 Feb 2025
Test number437633085836
Mileage246,797 mi
FAILED · 9 Jan 2024
Test date9 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number632983158395
Mileage246,797 mi
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisoryreverse lamp inop
PASSED · 10 Feb 2023
Test date10 Feb 2023
Expiry9 Feb 2024
Test number293867863844
Mileage242,086 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Coil Springs Corroded
FAILED · 10 Feb 2023
Test date10 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number683305597817
Mileage242,086 mi
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Coil Springs Corroded
PASSED · 9 Apr 2011
Test date9 Apr 2011
Expiry26 Apr 2012
Test number779089091084
Mileage238,848 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredn/s/f brake flexi hose perishing
User Enteredfront brake pipe corroded
User Enteredrear fuel pipe corroding
PASSED · 15 Apr 2010
Test date15 Apr 2010
Expiry26 Apr 2011
Test number290425900113
Mileage235,006 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredFuel pipes coroded.Fuel hose at rear perishing. Fuel stain around fuel tank neck.Corrossion offside inner wheel arch not structual.
FAILED · 14 Apr 2010
Test date14 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number133984800116
Mileage234,977 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredFuel pipes coroded.Fuel hose at rear perishing. Fuel stain around fuel tank neck.Corrossion offside inner wheel arch not structual.
PASSED · 27 Apr 2009
Test date27 Apr 2009
Expiry26 Apr 2010
Test number341927319168
Mileage229,600 mi
FAILED · 24 Apr 2009
Test date24 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number992684819178
Mileage229,600 mi
FailFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 7 Oct 2007
Test date7 Oct 2007
Expiry6 Oct 2008
Test number602580487222
Mileage229,590 mi
User Entereddriver seat slightly loose