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3 SERIES · Blue

GM04 ASU
MOTExpired
MOT due27 Jun 2026
First reg24 Jul 2004
Mileage164,447 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 7 November 2025.

PASSED · 4 Jun 2025
Test date4 Jun 2025
Expiry27 Jun 2026
Test number580460026302
Mileage164,447 mi
AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured led internal flickering (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryhandbrake only just reached 16% requirement
PASSED · 28 Jun 2024
Test date28 Jun 2024
Expiry27 Jun 2025
Test number245859206461
Mileage163,391 mi
FAILED · 25 Jun 2024
Test date25 Jun 2024
Expiry—
Test number382822505681
Mileage163,390 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Feb 2023
Test date9 Feb 2023
Expiry8 Feb 2024
Test number612967606531
Mileage161,531 mi
MinorNearside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryfuel tank strap body mounting points corroded
Advisoryrear axle corroded
PASSED · 26 Jan 2022
Test date26 Jan 2022
Expiry4 Feb 2023
Test number123832073438
Mileage158,633 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 13 Jan 2021
Test date13 Jan 2021
Expiry4 Feb 2022
Test number263276205012
Mileage155,868 mi
Advisoryboth rear tyres worn on edges
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 13 Jan 2021
Test date13 Jan 2021
Expiry—
Test number904253598582
Mileage155,868 mi
Advisoryboth rear tyres worn on edges
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Jan 2020
Test date16 Jan 2020
Expiry4 Feb 2021
Test number960207550682
Mileage153,034 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 24 Jan 2019
Test date24 Jan 2019
Expiry4 Feb 2020
Test number222774665445
Mileage148,416 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Jan 2018
Test date19 Jan 2018
Expiry4 Feb 2019
Test number917040059485
Mileage144,908 mi
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing on outer edges
PASSED · 19 Jan 2017
Test date19 Jan 2017
Expiry4 Feb 2018
Test number526603215561
Mileage140,192 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryunder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisoryengine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Advisoryall 4 tyre valve stems perishing (cracking)
FAILED · 16 Jan 2017
Test date16 Jan 2017
Expiry—
Test number858212680639
Mileage140,163 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working lamp flashing (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryunder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisoryengine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Advisoryall 4 tyre valve stems perishing (cracking)
PASSED · 12 Jan 2016
Test date12 Jan 2016
Expiry4 Feb 2017
Test number922391505091
Mileage136,699 mi
Advisoryengine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisoryunder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside inner (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 8 Jan 2016
Test date8 Jan 2016
Expiry—
Test number758915083978
Mileage136,695 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisoryengine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisoryunder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside inner (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 29 Jan 2015
Test date29 Jan 2015
Expiry4 Feb 2016
Test number925349525031
Mileage133,580 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredboth side floor panels are corroded on the rear edges
PASSED · 20 Jan 2014
Test date20 Jan 2014
Expiry4 Feb 2015
Test number187760724444
Mileage130,205 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enterednearside headlamp inner light ring half illuminated
FAILED · 7 Jan 2013
Test date7 Jan 2013
Expiry—
Test number909597703032
Mileage125,513 mi
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
User Enterednearside headlamp inner light ring half illuminated
PASSED · 7 Jan 2013
Test date7 Jan 2013
Expiry4 Feb 2014
Test number168617503472
Mileage125,513 mi
User Enterednearside headlamp inner light ring half illuminated
PASSED · 9 Jan 2012
Test date9 Jan 2012
Expiry4 Feb 2013
Test number177869402464
Mileage121,059 mi
PASSED · 18 Jan 2011
Test date18 Jan 2011
Expiry4 Feb 2012
Test number599528211053
Mileage113,529 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 · 21 Jan 2010
Test date21 Jan 2010
Expiry4 Feb 2011
Test number260891220051
Mileage104,657 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 8 Jan 2009
Test date8 Jan 2009
Expiry4 Feb 2010
Test number181488709479
Mileage96,024 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 5 Feb 2008
Test date5 Feb 2008
Expiry4 Feb 2009
Test number131946638447
Mileage82,778 mi
PASSED · 1 May 2007
Test date1 May 2007
Expiry30 Apr 2008
Test number351431627181
Mileage65,161 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 23 Apr 2007
Test date23 Apr 2007
Expiry—
Test number872053517167
Mileage64,611 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)