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BMW

318CI SE AUTO · Silver

FA52 VFN
BMW FA52 VFN
MOTExpired
MOT due8 Jan 2026
First reg1 Sep 2002
Mileage120,115 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due1 Nov 2025

Vehicle age

23 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 July 2026.

PASSED · 9 Jan 2025
Test date9 Jan 2025
Expiry8 Jan 2026
Test number704971241504
Mileage120,115 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear fog lamp lens missing
AdvisoryFront bumper slight damaged
FAILED · 8 Jan 2025
Test date8 Jan 2025
Expiry—
Test number855540925535
Mileage120,115 mi
DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured Road wheel rim crack/fractured (5.2.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear fog lamp lens missing
AdvisoryFront bumper slight damaged
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Dec 2023
Test date29 Dec 2023
Expiry3 Jan 2025
Test number804959505043
Mileage107,489 mi
FAILED · 28 Dec 2023
Test date28 Dec 2023
Expiry—
Test number747279874353
Mileage107,489 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed test abandoned vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2023
Test date4 Jan 2023
Expiry3 Jan 2024
Test number579331273891
Mileage104,053 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2017
Test date25 Sep 2017
Expiry24 Sep 2018
Test number995876494603
Mileage104,035 mi
FAILED · 4 Sep 2017
Test date4 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number666057265290
Mileage104,034 mi
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 15 Dec 2015
Test date15 Dec 2015
Expiry14 Dec 2016
Test number496160437923
Mileage101,266 mi
FAILED · 2 Dec 2014
Test date2 Dec 2014
Expiry—
Test number349376334347
Mileage96,766 mi
PrsWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 2 Dec 2014
Test date2 Dec 2014
Expiry1 Dec 2015
Test number917466634398
Mileage96,766 mi
PASSED · 7 Nov 2013
Test date7 Nov 2013
Expiry13 Nov 2014
Test number929901313300
Mileage95,663 mi
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 7 Nov 2013
Test date7 Nov 2013
Expiry—
Test number367711813386
Mileage95,663 mi
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
User Enteredrear brake pads worn
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry13 Nov 2013
Test number307983892223
Mileage84,583 mi
PASSED · 14 Nov 2011
Test date14 Nov 2011
Expiry13 Nov 2012
Test number447088811481
Mileage75,249 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAILED · 26 Sep 2011
Test date26 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number925649761241
Mileage73,769 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredfront brake pads getting low
PASSED · 26 Sep 2011
Test date26 Sep 2011
Expiry28 Sep 2012
Test number778529761200
Mileage73,769 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredfront brake pads getting low
PASSED · 24 Sep 2010
Test date24 Sep 2010
Expiry28 Sep 2011
Test number473837360236
Mileage62,407 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 24 Sep 2010
Test date24 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number660057060275
Mileage62,407 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 21 Sep 2009
Test date21 Sep 2009
Expiry28 Sep 2010
Test number362154469280
Mileage50,142 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2008
Test date29 Sep 2008
Expiry28 Sep 2009
Test number790383478263
Mileage43,681 mi
PASSED · 30 Aug 2007
Test date30 Aug 2007
Expiry29 Aug 2008
Test number391092747297
Mileage32,843 mi
PASSED · 3 Oct 2006
Test date3 Oct 2006
Expiry2 Oct 2007
Test number774326676239
Mileage22,234 mi
FAILED · 3 Oct 2006
Test date3 Oct 2006
Expiry—
Test number344666376292
Mileage22,234 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)