BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

FV51 ATF

MOTExpired

MOT due14 Jan 2026

First reg7 Dec 2001

Mileage116,553 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 January 2026.

PASSED · 15 Jan 2025

Test date15 Jan 2025

Expiry14 Jan 2026

Test number395342283278

Mileage116,553 mi

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisoryslight oil leak

Advisorygeneral underside corrosion

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

FAILED · 15 Jan 2025

Test date15 Jan 2025

Expiry—

Test number759598841446

Mileage116,553 mi

MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisoryslight oil leak

Advisorygeneral underside corrosion

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PASSED · 13 Jun 2023

Test date13 Jun 2023

Expiry4 Jul 2024

Test number587833930725

Mileage114,067 mi

Advisoryslight oil leak

Advisorygeneral underside corrosion

Advisoryrear subframe corroded

Advisoryslight play in steering rack ends

FAILED · 9 Jun 2023

Test date9 Jun 2023

Expiry—

Test number918571471911

Mileage114,067 mi

Advisoryslight oil leak

Advisorygeneral underside corrosion

Advisoryrear subframe corroded

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Advisoryslight play in steering rack ends

MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PASSED · 21 Jun 2022

Test date21 Jun 2022

Expiry4 Jul 2023

Test number292190008795

Mileage109,779 mi

PASSED · 5 Jul 2021

Test date5 Jul 2021

Expiry4 Jul 2022

Test number469166164588

Mileage106,817 mi

FAILED · 30 Jun 2021

Test date30 Jun 2021

Expiry—

Test number730786906738

Mileage106,817 mi

MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

MajorNearside Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

FAILED · 30 Jun 2021

Test date30 Jun 2021

Expiry—

Test number219832386260

Mileage106,817 mi

MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

MajorNearside Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

PASSED · 17 Feb 2020

Test date17 Feb 2020

Expiry26 Feb 2021

Test number165291244776

Mileage104,754 mi

AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

FAILED · 17 Feb 2020

Test date17 Feb 2020

Expiry—

Test number352524931987

Mileage104,754 mi

PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

PASSED · 27 Feb 2019

Test date27 Feb 2019

Expiry26 Feb 2020

Test number663204606605

Mileage99,046 mi

PASSED · 1 Nov 2017

Test date1 Nov 2017

Expiry30 Nov 2018

Test number628219003371

Mileage96,599 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)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Advisoryoil leak

PASSED · 25 Nov 2016

Test date25 Nov 2016

Expiry30 Nov 2017

Test number356805869709

Mileage92,642 mi

Advisoryhandbrake would benefit from service

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PASSED · 18 Nov 2015

Test date18 Nov 2015

Expiry30 Nov 2016

Test number274373553289

Mileage88,259 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)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

FAILED · 16 Nov 2015

Test date16 Nov 2015

Expiry—

Test number381866190868

Mileage88,256 mi

FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PASSED · 20 Nov 2014

Test date20 Nov 2014

Expiry30 Nov 2015

Test number409494924313

Mileage—

FAILED · 18 Nov 2014

Test date18 Nov 2014

Expiry—

Test number386842824395

Mileage84,677 mi

FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PASSED · 28 Nov 2013

Test date28 Nov 2013

Expiry30 Nov 2014

Test number389722733390

Mileage80,920 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 · 23 Nov 2012

Test date23 Nov 2012

Expiry30 Nov 2013

Test number796908722369

Mileage77,090 mi

FAILED · 22 Nov 2012

Test date22 Nov 2012

Expiry—

Test number595667222307

Mileage77,086 mi

FailFront Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

FAILED · 28 Nov 2011

Test date28 Nov 2011

Expiry—

Test number428862931328

Mileage72,665 mi

PrsParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PASSED · 28 Nov 2011

Test date28 Nov 2011

Expiry30 Nov 2012

Test number986172831397

Mileage72,665 mi

PASSED · 1 Dec 2010

Test date1 Dec 2010

Expiry30 Nov 2011

Test number902915630379

Mileage67,499 mi

FAILED · 25 Nov 2010

Test date25 Nov 2010

Expiry—

Test number124079020391

Mileage67,483 mi

FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 16 Nov 2009

Test date16 Nov 2009

Expiry25 Nov 2010

Test number341330529334

Mileage63,566 mi

PASSED · 26 Nov 2008

Test date26 Nov 2008

Expiry25 Nov 2009

Test number972951038358

Mileage56,580 mi

PASSED · 21 Nov 2007

Test date21 Nov 2007

Expiry24 Nov 2008

Test number254615827316

Mileage48,290 mi

PASSED · 16 Nov 2006

Test date16 Nov 2006

Expiry24 Nov 2007

Test number484760626337

Mileage42,780 mi

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FAILED · 16 Nov 2006

Test date16 Nov 2006

Expiry—

Test number100360326371

Mileage42,780 mi

FailOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 16 Nov 2005

Test date16 Nov 2005

Expiry24 Nov 2006

Test number563390825360

Mileage32,857 mi