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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

FB04 MDE
MOTValid
MOT due8 Mar 2027
First reg16 Mar 2004
Mileage92,637 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 March 2026.

PASSED · 9 Mar 2026
Test date9 Mar 2026
Expiry8 Mar 2027
Test number523379678741
Mileage92,637 mi
PASSED · 26 Mar 2024
Test date26 Mar 2024
Expiry25 Mar 2025
Test number673613115443
Mileage92,630 mi
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
FAILED · 29 Dec 2023
Test date29 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number429716368390
Mileage92,615 mi
DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2022
Test date10 Mar 2022
Expiry9 Mar 2023
Test number895202211695
Mileage90,966 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 9 Mar 2022
Test date9 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number892543265132
Mileage90,964 mi
MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both sides (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 7 Aug 2020
Test date7 Aug 2020
Expiry8 Aug 2021
Test number692182953630
Mileage87,315 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear exhaust box surface corroded
AdvisoryCoolant leak
FAILED · 7 Aug 2020
Test date7 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number755650465713
Mileage87,313 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Deep cut inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear exhaust box surface corroded
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Cracked screen washer bottle (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
PASSED · 9 Aug 2019
Test date9 Aug 2019
Expiry8 Aug 2020
Test number869766860606
Mileage84,863 mi
PASSED · 30 Jun 2018
Test date30 Jun 2018
Expiry3 Jul 2019
Test number357784864536
Mileage81,691 mi
PASSED · 26 Jun 2017
Test date26 Jun 2017
Expiry3 Jul 2018
Test number460646993731
Mileage76,814 mi
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)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2016
Test date4 Jul 2016
Expiry3 Jul 2017
Test number143306759653
Mileage73,413 mi
PASSED · 1 Jul 2015
Test date1 Jul 2015
Expiry30 Jun 2016
Test number156032485158
Mileage66,703 mi
FAILED · 1 Jul 2015
Test date1 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number708712885158
Mileage66,979 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Jun 2014
Test date30 Jun 2014
Expiry29 Jun 2015
Test number745051184188
Mileage62,046 mi
PASSED · 26 Apr 2013
Test date26 Apr 2013
Expiry29 Apr 2014
Test number366606113103
Mileage55,179 mi
FAILED · 24 Apr 2013
Test date24 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number996404013130
Mileage55,178 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2012
Test date27 Apr 2012
Expiry29 Apr 2013
Test number107148112155
Mileage52,094 mi
User Enteredrear brake discs worn
User Enteredengine coolant light on
FAILED · 26 Apr 2012
Test date26 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number977557712196
Mileage52,094 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredrear brake discs worn
User Enteredengine coolant light on
PASSED · 30 Apr 2011
Test date30 Apr 2011
Expiry29 Apr 2012
Test number549790721134
Mileage46,538 mi
FAILED · 28 Apr 2011
Test date28 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number519748911113
Mileage46,481 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Apr 2010
Test date26 Apr 2010
Expiry25 Apr 2011
Test number240096710124
Mileage41,286 mi
FAILED · 23 Apr 2010
Test date23 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number300763610187
Mileage41,286 mi
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
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)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
PASSED · 24 Apr 2009
Test date24 Apr 2009
Expiry23 Apr 2010
Test number362394219148
Mileage35,482 mi
FAILED · 23 Apr 2009
Test date23 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number731813619115
Mileage35,470 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 23 Apr 2008
Test date23 Apr 2008
Expiry22 Apr 2009
Test number111724818159
Mileage27,674 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2007
Test date23 Apr 2007
Expiry22 Apr 2008
Test number640563117175
Mileage15,739 mi