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BMW

318 CI · Silver

FE52 NTL
BMW FE52 NTL
MOTExpired
MOT due1 Dec 2020
First reg1 Sep 2002
Mileage158,702 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

23 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 January 2026.

PASSED · 2 Dec 2019
Test date2 Dec 2019
Expiry1 Dec 2020
Test number409409901578
Mileage158,702 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Dec 2019
Test date2 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number790118938859
Mileage158,702 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2018
Test date23 Nov 2018
Expiry22 Nov 2019
Test number834934784763
Mileage154,355 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s snd o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 19 May 2017
Test date19 May 2017
Expiry18 May 2018
Test number224359491232
Mileage153,226 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 10 May 2017
Test date10 May 2017
Expiry
Test number708022516029
Mileage153,226 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 11 May 2016
Test date11 May 2016
Expiry10 May 2017
Test number596823311701
Mileage150,008 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 6 May 2016
Test date6 May 2016
Expiry
Test number259628001591
Mileage150,008 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 8 Jul 2014
Test date8 Jul 2014
Expiry8 Jul 2015
Test number226169584498
Mileage144,936 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredo/s/f back plate insecure at top mount
User Enteredfront exhaust bracket corroded
PASSED · 9 Jul 2013
Test date9 Jul 2013
Expiry8 Jul 2014
Test number666470093186
Mileage142,767 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 27 Jun 2013
Test date27 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number438398273119
Mileage142,660 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 3 May 2012
Test date3 May 2012
Expiry2 May 2013
Test number599314122172
Mileage135,663 mi
FAILED · 20 Apr 2012
Test date20 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number218611212110
Mileage135,663 mi
FailFront 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)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 22 Jul 2011
Test date22 Jul 2011
Expiry4 Aug 2012
Test number945093501239
Mileage112,486 mi
User EnteredOSF tyre scrubbed outer&inner edges - No cords visable at time of test
User EnteredNSF tyre scrubbed inner&outer edges
FAILED · 21 Jul 2011
Test date21 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number376152801274
Mileage112,486 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
FailOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
User EnteredOSF tyre scrubbed outer&inner edges - No cords visable at time of test
User EnteredNSF tyre scrubbed inner&outer edges
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 22 Jul 2010
Test date22 Jul 2010
Expiry4 Aug 2011
Test number912533000270
Mileage86,329 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredNSR tyre scrubbing inner edge
PASSED · 5 Aug 2009
Test date5 Aug 2009
Expiry4 Aug 2010
Test number563467419287
Mileage69,484 mi
FAILED · 5 Aug 2009
Test date5 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number983737219218
Mileage69,484 mi
FailHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 26 Feb 2008
Test date26 Feb 2008
Expiry25 Feb 2009
Test number673627058091
Mileage45,846 mi
PASSED · 9 Feb 2007
Test date9 Feb 2007
Expiry8 Feb 2008
Test number101200447465
Mileage35,707 mi
PASSED · 9 Dec 2005
Test date9 Dec 2005
Expiry8 Dec 2006
Test number254333645377
Mileage25,402 mi
FAILED · 8 Dec 2005
Test date8 Dec 2005
Expiry
Test number361272245383
Mileage25,402 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)
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
FailOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredfront brake pads below 50%
User Enteredslight sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre
User Entered205/55/16 alloy wheels fitted