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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

FB03 FKA
MOTExpired
MOT due23 Apr 2026
First reg21 Mar 2003
Mileage122,288 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 April 2026.

PASSED · 4 Apr 2025
Test date4 Apr 2025
Expiry23 Apr 2026
Test number206751405785
Mileage122,288 mi
PASSED · 25 Mar 2024
Test date25 Mar 2024
Expiry23 Apr 2025
Test number125299892942
Mileage121,961 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Apr 2023
Test date14 Apr 2023
Expiry23 Apr 2024
Test number942676287995
Mileage119,461 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component seep (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2022
Test date28 Mar 2022
Expiry23 Apr 2023
Test number283429961644
Mileage119,002 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear NSR seat belt slow to retract
AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir weeping (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroded at union with OSR flexi and at mounting clip close to NSR flexi (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroded at union with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded at union with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSR outer CV evidence of grease having been emitted (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2mm depth, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear NSR parking brake fluctuation
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 24 Mar 2022
Test date24 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number524129915251
Mileage119,001 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear NSR seat belt slow to retract
AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir weeping (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroded at union with OSR flexi and at mounting clip close to NSR flexi (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe corroded at union with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded at union with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSR outer CV evidence of grease having been emitted (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2mm depth, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear NSR parking brake fluctuation
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Apr 2021
Test date24 Apr 2021
Expiry23 Apr 2022
Test number597892461843
Mileage117,776 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 24 Apr 2021
Test date24 Apr 2021
Expiry
Test number374585556699
Mileage117,776 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 May 2020
Test date29 May 2020
Expiry28 May 2021
Test number574329092342
Mileage116,999 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Apr 2019
Test date15 Apr 2019
Expiry3 Nov 2020
Test number250740234179
Mileage115,747 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 May 2018
Test date1 May 2018
Expiry3 May 2019
Test number563107995410
Mileage113,884 mi
PASSED · 8 Apr 2017
Test date8 Apr 2017
Expiry3 May 2018
Test number502634839369
Mileage112,949 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 20 Apr 2016
Test date20 Apr 2016
Expiry3 May 2017
Test number459744245808
Mileage103,023 mi
PASSED · 21 Apr 2015
Test date21 Apr 2015
Expiry3 May 2016
Test number749161915117
Mileage95,332 mi
AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 14 Apr 2015
Test date14 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number336394305156
Mileage95,085 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 19 Apr 2014
Test date19 Apr 2014
Expiry3 May 2015
Test number248179904493
Mileage87,755 mi
FAILED · 14 Apr 2014
Test date14 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number695064504160
Mileage87,755 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 30 Apr 2013
Test date30 Apr 2013
Expiry3 May 2014
Test number297880623465
Mileage81,426 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 29 Apr 2013
Test date29 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number829659513147
Mileage81,426 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 11 Apr 2012
Test date11 Apr 2012
Expiry3 May 2013
Test number296692302179
Mileage73,796 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2011
Test date13 Apr 2011
Expiry3 May 2012
Test number205903301120
Mileage61,946 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 4 May 2010
Test date4 May 2010
Expiry3 May 2011
Test number121774920175
Mileage53,336 mi
PASSED · 21 Apr 2009
Test date21 Apr 2009
Expiry20 Apr 2010
Test number572721019129
Mileage46,326 mi
PASSED · 21 Apr 2008
Test date21 Apr 2008
Expiry20 Apr 2009
Test number420862718181
Mileage44,107 mi
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredfront inner brake pads wearing low
FAILED · 21 Apr 2008
Test date21 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number903582718120
Mileage44,107 mi
DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
FailOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredfront inner brake pads wearing low
PASSED · 20 Mar 2007
Test date20 Mar 2007
Expiry21 Mar 2008
Test number124009377432
Mileage38,087 mi
PASSED · 17 Mar 2006
Test date17 Mar 2006
Expiry21 Mar 2007
Test number981116476067
Mileage27,750 mi