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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

FD52 VBV
MOTValid
MOT due15 Nov 2026
First reg27 Nov 2002
Mileage191,026 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 November 2025.

PASSED · 22 Oct 2025
Test date22 Oct 2025
Expiry15 Nov 2026
Test number564738873955
Mileage191,026 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 16 Nov 2024
Test date16 Nov 2024
Expiry15 Nov 2025
Test number879608854830
Mileage189,745 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2023
Test date26 Oct 2023
Expiry25 Oct 2024
Test number593020642629
Mileage182,698 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Oct 2022
Test date7 Oct 2022
Expiry25 Oct 2023
Test number213653144971
Mileage172,932 mi
PASSED · 19 Oct 2021
Test date19 Oct 2021
Expiry25 Oct 2022
Test number957880706224
Mileage165,356 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2020
Test date26 Oct 2020
Expiry25 Oct 2021
Test number644127005120
Mileage159,611 mi
PASSED · 8 Oct 2019
Test date8 Oct 2019
Expiry22 Oct 2020
Test number939345153118
Mileage153,947 mi
FAILED · 8 Oct 2019
Test date8 Oct 2019
Expiry—
Test number452568586830
Mileage153,947 mi
PrsOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Oct 2018
Test date18 Oct 2018
Expiry22 Oct 2019
Test number874361698620
Mileage149,933 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 16 Oct 2018
Test date16 Oct 2018
Expiry—
Test number259231519100
Mileage149,933 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 23 Oct 2017
Test date23 Oct 2017
Expiry22 Oct 2018
Test number407234058863
Mileage142,963 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryone of the rear exhaust mounts broken
PASSED · 16 Sep 2016
Test date16 Sep 2016
Expiry15 Sep 2017
Test number953559236744
Mileage139,221 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 2 Sep 2015
Test date2 Sep 2015
Expiry9 Sep 2016
Test number473370837071
Mileage131,107 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)
PASSED · 21 Aug 2014
Test date21 Aug 2014
Expiry9 Sep 2015
Test number205383534270
Mileage119,645 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2013
Test date5 Sep 2013
Expiry9 Sep 2014
Test number738788643240
Mileage110,999 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to reach cords
PASSED · 30 Aug 2012
Test date30 Aug 2012
Expiry9 Sep 2013
Test number389553442203
Mileage103,215 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Aug 2011
Test date24 Aug 2011
Expiry9 Sep 2012
Test number339266531264
Mileage95,003 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNearside front tyre wering on inner and outer edges
User EnteredOffside front tyre wering on inner and outer edges
PASSED · 6 Sep 2010
Test date6 Sep 2010
Expiry9 Sep 2011
Test number912999940206
Mileage85,714 mi
User Enteredengine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly worn & corroding
User Enteredslight drag / noise on rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoes
User Enteredslight imbalance on front brakes
FAILED · 1 Sep 2010
Test date1 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number272614340290
Mileage85,463 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailOffside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredengine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly worn & corroding
User Enteredslight drag / noise on rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoes
User Enteredslight imbalance on front brakes
User Enteredsupension coil springs should be replaced as a pair to ensure even ride & height
User Enteredunable to spin check o/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake
PASSED · 10 Sep 2009
Test date10 Sep 2009
Expiry9 Sep 2010
Test number374293859495
Mileage75,301 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredplastic outer sill covers fitted
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User Enteredplastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
User Enteredengine undertray fitted
User Enteredunable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
FAILED · 7 Sep 2009
Test date7 Sep 2009
Expiry—
Test number794240359292
Mileage75,301 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryNearside 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 Enteredplastic outer sill covers fitted
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User Enteredplastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
User Enteredengine undertray fitted
User Enteredunable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
PASSED · 14 Nov 2007
Test date14 Nov 2007
Expiry14 Nov 2008
Test number492638617309
Mileage71,186 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 15 Nov 2006
Test date15 Nov 2006
Expiry14 Nov 2007
Test number904949016356
Mileage55,800 mi