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BMW

3 SERIES · Gold

GJ56 AON
MOTValid
MOT due29 Sep 2026
First reg21 Sep 2006
Mileage176,434 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 23 March 2026.

PASSED · 25 Sep 2025
Test date25 Sep 2025
Expiry29 Sep 2026
Test number679109718947
Mileage176,434 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2024
Test date25 Sep 2024
Expiry29 Sep 2025
Test number706294881584
Mileage176,062 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber rusty
AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber rusty
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Sep 2023
Test date19 Sep 2023
Expiry29 Sep 2024
Test number366479775604
Mileage175,044 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Sep 2022
Test date26 Sep 2022
Expiry29 Sep 2023
Test number383054302871
Mileage171,851 mi
PASSED · 17 Sep 2021
Test date17 Sep 2021
Expiry29 Sep 2022
Test number394346074916
Mileage169,404 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Sep 2021
Test date17 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number185472525625
Mileage169,404 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Sep 2020
Test date10 Sep 2020
Expiry29 Sep 2021
Test number681225779571
Mileage167,335 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 9 Sep 2020
Test date9 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number653831152334
Mileage167,335 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2019
Test date13 Sep 2019
Expiry29 Sep 2020
Test number747110408794
Mileage161,034 mi
FAILED · 12 Sep 2019
Test date12 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number965856526855
Mileage161,034 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOSF tyre starting to bold on the inside edge of the tyre.
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2018
Test date13 Sep 2018
Expiry29 Sep 2019
Test number472936556588
Mileage150,178 mi
Advisoryunder-trays fitted
FAILED · 13 Sep 2018
Test date13 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number207810156167
Mileage150,178 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
Advisoryunder-trays fitted
PASSED · 12 Sep 2017
Test date12 Sep 2017
Expiry29 Sep 2018
Test number854146148124
Mileage137,801 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisoryunder trays fitted
FAILED · 12 Sep 2017
Test date12 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number158789931850
Mileage137,801 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
PrsWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)
PrsRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisoryunder trays fitted
PASSED · 16 Sep 2016
Test date16 Sep 2016
Expiry29 Sep 2017
Test number413264621841
Mileage124,821 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisoryunder trays fitted
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear brake pipes greased
FAILED · 16 Sep 2016
Test date16 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number148735673987
Mileage124,821 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 17 run flats (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisoryunder trays fitted
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake pipes greased
PASSED · 3 Sep 2015
Test date3 Sep 2015
Expiry29 Sep 2016
Test number801810844989
Mileage111,666 mi
PASSED · 19 Sep 2014
Test date19 Sep 2014
Expiry29 Sep 2015
Test number936512464215
Mileage99,841 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 23 Sep 2013
Test date23 Sep 2013
Expiry29 Sep 2014
Test number255166563276
Mileage87,529 mi
PASSED · 27 Sep 2012
Test date27 Sep 2012
Expiry29 Sep 2013
Test number616801372251
Mileage73,849 mi
PASSED · 27 Sep 2011
Test date27 Sep 2011
Expiry29 Sep 2012
Test number817330471255
Mileage58,846 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2010
Test date30 Sep 2010
Expiry29 Sep 2011
Test number241933570257
Mileage44,736 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 30 Sep 2010
Test date30 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number901843270217
Mileage44,736 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PASSED · 2 Sep 2010
Test date2 Sep 2010
Expiry8 Sep 2011
Test number784845040277
Mileage44,491 mi
PASSED · 9 Sep 2009
Test date9 Sep 2009
Expiry8 Sep 2010
Test number880722859214
Mileage30,996 mi
User EnteredEmissions to low to record