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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

GF05 BZX
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Jun 2026
First reg29 Mar 2005
Mileage117,811 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 October 2025.

PASSED · 23 Jun 2025
Test date23 Jun 2025
Expiry22 Jun 2026
Test number732407318755
Mileage117,811 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 10 Sep 2021
Test date10 Sep 2021
Expiry9 Sep 2022
Test number145648364595
Mileage114,238 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 9 Sep 2021
Test date9 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number583381744191
Mileage114,238 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2020
Test date27 Aug 2020
Expiry5 Sep 2021
Test number975177675310
Mileage109,843 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Aug 2020
Test date27 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number649451917619
Mileage109,843 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 6 Sep 2019
Test date6 Sep 2019
Expiry5 Sep 2020
Test number211770632746
Mileage104,343 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))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCoolant leak from bottom hose area
FAILED · 6 Sep 2019
Test date6 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number789581198480
Mileage104,343 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
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))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCoolant leak from bottom hose area
PASSED · 9 Nov 2018
Test date9 Nov 2018
Expiry19 Nov 2019
Test number650132389155
Mileage95,397 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 9 Nov 2018
Test date9 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number520088695027
Mileage95,397 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2017
Test date20 Nov 2017
Expiry19 Nov 2018
Test number586629335250
Mileage84,226 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)
FAILED · 20 Nov 2017
Test date20 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number566499403325
Mileage84,226 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
FailNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 5 Nov 2016
Test date5 Nov 2016
Expiry4 Nov 2017
Test number279804537070
Mileage74,336 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2015
Test date21 Mar 2015
Expiry29 Mar 2016
Test number905460085090
Mileage70,685 mi
FAILED · 20 Mar 2015
Test date20 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number727009975000
Mileage70,864 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 27 Mar 2014
Test date27 Mar 2014
Expiry29 Mar 2015
Test number428926484045
Mileage65,291 mi
FAILED · 27 Mar 2014
Test date27 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number559726484093
Mileage65,290 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry29 Mar 2014
Test number405006183003
Mileage60,713 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 24 Mar 2012
Test date24 Mar 2012
Expiry29 Mar 2013
Test number746184782078
Mileage54,714 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2011
Test date30 Mar 2011
Expiry29 Mar 2012
Test number775099781063
Mileage48,729 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 26 Mar 2010
Test date26 Mar 2010
Expiry29 Mar 2011
Test number194115080007
Mileage42,968 mi
PASSED · 27 Mar 2009
Test date27 Mar 2009
Expiry29 Mar 2010
Test number694786089089
Mileage37,435 mi
PASSED · 13 Mar 2008
Test date13 Mar 2008
Expiry29 Mar 2009
Test number100693378067
Mileage27,792 mi