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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

FR12 XAO
MOTValid
MOT due4 Nov 2026
First reg27 Jul 2012
Mileage201,940 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

13 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 6 May 2026.

PASSED · 5 Nov 2025
Test date5 Nov 2025
Expiry4 Nov 2026
Test number302101325489
Mileage201,940 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 1 Oct 2025
Test date1 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number221092473899
Mileage201,915 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Sep 2024
Test date30 Sep 2024
Expiry29 Sep 2025
Test number275522459067
Mileage185,226 mi
FAILED · 30 Sep 2024
Test date30 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number862233868163
Mileage185,226 mi
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Nov 2023
Test date27 Nov 2023
Expiry28 Nov 2024
Test number374249439755
Mileage174,329 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm at lowest point & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 21 Nov 2023
Test date21 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number754780752645
Mileage174,329 mi
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm at lowest point & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2022
Test date29 Nov 2022
Expiry28 Nov 2023
Test number519644306831
Mileage161,936 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryO/S/F & N/S/F Shocker dust cover deteriorated
FAILED · 28 Nov 2022
Test date28 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number348724512664
Mileage161,936 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 94W RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 94W RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryO/S/F & N/S/F Shocker dust cover deteriorated
PASSED · 1 Nov 2021
Test date1 Nov 2021
Expiry26 Nov 2022
Test number925811672760
Mileage150,580 mi
PASSED · 27 Nov 2020
Test date27 Nov 2020
Expiry26 Nov 2021
Test number574455544139
Mileage134,468 mi
PASSED · 10 Jul 2019
Test date10 Jul 2019
Expiry27 Jan 2021
Test number856554313921
Mileage113,237 mi
Advisoryslight play in osf tie rod arm
FAILED · 8 Jul 2019
Test date8 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number684121006965
Mileage113,237 mi
Advisoryslight play in osf tie rod arm
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault red brake warning light illuminated (1.6 (b))
Advisoryfront inner pads wearing thin
Advisoryrear inner pads wearing thin
PASSED · 9 Jul 2018
Test date9 Jul 2018
Expiry27 Jul 2019
Test number996307933799
Mileage98,122 mi
FAILED · 5 Jul 2018
Test date5 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number956845928914
Mileage98,120 mi
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside 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))
PASSED · 24 Jul 2017
Test date24 Jul 2017
Expiry27 Jul 2018
Test number133018571991
Mileage84,652 mi
Advisoryfront tyres worn on edges
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 28 Jun 2016
Test date28 Jun 2016
Expiry27 Jul 2017
Test number148047269687
Mileage67,552 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 27 Jun 2016
Test date27 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number988775701541
Mileage67,552 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 21 Jul 2015
Test date21 Jul 2015
Expiry27 Jul 2016
Test number938982305241
Mileage52,469 mi
FAILED · 21 Jul 2015
Test date21 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number439272105241
Mileage52,469 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)