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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

FP02 VCG
MOTExpired
MOT due15 Mar 2026
First reg1 Apr 2002
Mileage133,853 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 7 September 2025.

PASSED · 22 Feb 2025
Test date22 Feb 2025
Expiry15 Mar 2026
Test number981682398103
Mileage133,853 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 8 Mar 2024
Test date8 Mar 2024
Expiry15 Mar 2025
Test number737755412849
Mileage116,844 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Mar 2024
Test date8 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number267119755247
Mileage116,844 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Mar 2023
Test date8 Mar 2023
Expiry15 Mar 2024
Test number204060463892
Mileage107,185 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion on wing
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 16 Mar 2022
Test date16 Mar 2022
Expiry15 Mar 2023
Test number115005148137
Mileage93,292 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 16 Mar 2022
Test date16 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number794096129588
Mileage93,292 mi
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 8 Mar 2021
Test date8 Mar 2021
Expiry10 Mar 2022
Test number247457160882
Mileage78,071 mi
FAILED · 8 Mar 2021
Test date8 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number276686143465
Mileage78,071 mi
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Feb 2020
Test date25 Feb 2020
Expiry10 Mar 2021
Test number425357567174
Mileage72,720 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 1 Mar 2019
Test date1 Mar 2019
Expiry10 Mar 2020
Test number853630782884
Mileage70,840 mi
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2018
Test date28 Feb 2018
Expiry10 Mar 2019
Test number730805997534
Mileage69,488 mi
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 11 Mar 2017
Test date11 Mar 2017
Expiry10 Mar 2018
Test number845081261199
Mileage68,190 mi
Advisorycovers fitted in engine bay
Advisoryunder trays fitted
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner trailing bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner trailing bush (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry24 Apr 2017
Test number536103661694
Mileage67,248 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2015
Test date3 Apr 2015
Expiry24 Apr 2016
Test number988903295007
Mileage65,628 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 23 Apr 2014
Test date23 Apr 2014
Expiry24 Apr 2015
Test number607903014141
Mileage63,336 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredoffside and nearside front tyres are spitting on inner egdes but not down to core
PASSED · 29 Mar 2013
Test date29 Mar 2013
Expiry24 Apr 2014
Test number349568783067
Mileage62,449 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enterednearside front tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach cords
User Enteredoffside front tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach cords
PASSED · 18 Apr 2012
Test date18 Apr 2012
Expiry24 Apr 2013
Test number788909402171
Mileage60,780 mi
PASSED · 5 Apr 2011
Test date5 Apr 2011
Expiry24 Apr 2012
Test number158515191011
Mileage60,336 mi
User Enteredoffside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating
PASSED · 16 Apr 2010
Test date16 Apr 2010
Expiry24 Apr 2011
Test number150546500165
Mileage56,834 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)
User Enteredslight play detected in both front outer ball joints when using shaker plates
FAILED · 16 Apr 2010
Test date16 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number621456100160
Mileage56,834 mi
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (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)
User Enteredslight play detected in both front outer ball joints when using shaker plates
PASSED · 14 Apr 2009
Test date14 Apr 2009
Expiry24 Apr 2010
Test number852594209125
Mileage51,495 mi
FAILED · 10 Apr 2009
Test date10 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number902290909121
Mileage51,422 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 18 Apr 2008
Test date18 Apr 2008
Expiry24 Apr 2009
Test number742749108134
Mileage46,291 mi
PASSED · 25 Apr 2007
Test date25 Apr 2007
Expiry24 Apr 2008
Test number882275617143
Mileage40,273 mi
FAILED · 24 Apr 2007
Test date24 Apr 2007
Expiry
Test number262454617401
Mileage40,271 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrear no;plate starting to discolour
PASSED · 24 Apr 2006
Test date24 Apr 2006
Expiry23 Apr 2007
Test number482174416100
Mileage34,809 mi