MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

FY55 HNP
MOTExpired
MOT due12 May 2026
First reg1 Sep 2005
Mileage116,772 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jul 2026

Vehicle age

20 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 September 2025.

PASSED · 13 May 2025
Test date13 May 2025
Expiry12 May 2026
Test number587153989218
Mileage116,772 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 13 May 2025
Test date13 May 2025
Expiry
Test number116238620258
Mileage116,772 mi
PrsFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
PrsRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 9 May 2024
Test date9 May 2024
Expiry8 May 2025
Test number536403335534
Mileage113,644 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 8 May 2024
Test date8 May 2024
Expiry
Test number494773383059
Mileage113,642 mi
MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 22 Apr 2023
Test date22 Apr 2023
Expiry26 Apr 2024
Test number696465821029
Mileage103,919 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 22 Apr 2023
Test date22 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number565064789006
Mileage103,919 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 15 Apr 2022
Test date15 Apr 2022
Expiry26 Apr 2023
Test number698504497248
Mileage99,629 mi
PASSED · 24 Apr 2021
Test date24 Apr 2021
Expiry26 Apr 2022
Test number794316955243
Mileage93,141 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 27 Apr 2020
Test date27 Apr 2020
Expiry26 Apr 2021
Test number727026656247
Mileage89,384 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Apr 2020
Test date27 Apr 2020
Expiry
Test number421806814664
Mileage89,384 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Apr 2020
Test date23 Apr 2020
Expiry
Test number127258955321
Mileage89,375 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre edge slightly wearing out
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre edge slightly wearing out
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryslight corrosion underneath the body
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Oct 2018
Test date6 Oct 2018
Expiry8 Oct 2019
Test number209111660309
Mileage83,266 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Oct 2017
Test date4 Oct 2017
Expiry8 Oct 2018
Test number893328891397
Mileage78,895 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 29 Sep 2016
Test date29 Sep 2016
Expiry8 Oct 2017
Test number625303270624
Mileage71,701 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wish bone bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wish bone bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAILED · 23 Sep 2016
Test date23 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number922264851142
Mileage71,686 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at side of tank (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at side a tank (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wish bone bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wish bone bush (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 9 Oct 2015
Test date9 Oct 2015
Expiry8 Oct 2016
Test number935688242812
Mileage70,303 mi
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly discoloured and pitted on insides
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside
FAILED · 9 Oct 2015
Test date9 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number727616211678
Mileage70,303 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly discoloured and pitted on insides
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside
PASSED · 18 Aug 2014
Test date18 Aug 2014
Expiry3 Sep 2015
Test number988390934203
Mileage67,353 mi
User Enterednsf brake pipe corroded
User Enteredosf brake pipe corroded
User Enteredfront arm back bushes weak
User Enteredrear discs corroded
User Enteredrear pads low
User Enteredmain brake pipes corroded
User Enteredrear coil springs corroded
FAILED · 14 Aug 2014
Test date14 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number157666424236
Mileage67,310 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enterednsf brake pipe corroded
User Enteredosf brake pipe corroded
User Enteredfront arm back bushes weak
User Enteredrear discs corroded
User Enteredrear pads low
User Enteredmain brake pipes corroded
User Enteredrear coil springs corroded
PASSED · 23 Aug 2013
Test date23 Aug 2013
Expiry3 Sep 2014
Test number116225733280
Mileage59,719 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Sep 2012
Test date4 Sep 2012
Expiry3 Sep 2013
Test number156548942217
Mileage52,728 mi
FAILED · 23 Aug 2012
Test date23 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number979286332287
Mileage52,606 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Enteredboth wiper blades starting to split
PASSED · 25 Aug 2011
Test date25 Aug 2011
Expiry2 Sep 2012
Test number656867831204
Mileage46,788 mi
AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
User Enteredboth rear wheels have slight scuffs and chips
PASSED · 23 Aug 2010
Test date23 Aug 2010
Expiry2 Sep 2011
Test number893655130253
Mileage42,114 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredboth front discs scored on inside
PASSED · 28 Aug 2009
Test date28 Aug 2009
Expiry2 Sep 2010
Test number751980249285
Mileage34,352 mi
FAILED · 24 Aug 2009
Test date24 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number210616039284
Mileage34,235 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 3 Sep 2008
Test date3 Sep 2008
Expiry2 Sep 2009
Test number430137448215
Mileage26,419 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)