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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

GP51 DFN
MOTExpired
MOT due8 Feb 2026
First reg18 Jan 2002
Mileage112,569 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 October 2025.

PASSED · 9 Feb 2025
Test date9 Feb 2025
Expiry8 Feb 2026
Test number439550795483
Mileage112,569 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2023
Test date2 Oct 2023
Expiry2 Oct 2024
Test number571958155088
Mileage111,596 mi
PASSED · 3 Oct 2022
Test date3 Oct 2022
Expiry2 Oct 2023
Test number804473758493
Mileage108,232 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 21 Sep 2022
Test date21 Sep 2022
Expiry—
Test number394538182454
Mileage108,232 mi
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jun 2021
Test date29 Jun 2021
Expiry28 Jun 2022
Test number426852685095
Mileage102,269 mi
PASSED · 29 Jun 2020
Test date29 Jun 2020
Expiry28 Jun 2021
Test number642654801396
Mileage98,750 mi
FAILED · 29 Jun 2020
Test date29 Jun 2020
Expiry—
Test number101589607119
Mileage98,747 mi
DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
MajorElectronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))
PASSED · 3 May 2019
Test date3 May 2019
Expiry7 Nov 2020
Test number419572451381
Mileage89,493 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 May 2018
Test date8 May 2018
Expiry7 May 2019
Test number409000834563
Mileage84,028 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread slightly perished.
AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 10 Jan 2017
Test date10 Jan 2017
Expiry20 Jan 2018
Test number206726287741
Mileage78,689 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)
FAILED · 9 Jan 2017
Test date9 Jan 2017
Expiry—
Test number224470297403
Mileage78,689 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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 · 18 Jan 2016
Test date18 Jan 2016
Expiry20 Jan 2017
Test number701463544648
Mileage76,466 mi
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre small cut
FAILED · 18 Jan 2016
Test date18 Jan 2016
Expiry—
Test number576576237257
Mileage76,466 mi
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre small cut
PASSED · 21 Jan 2015
Test date21 Jan 2015
Expiry20 Jan 2016
Test number369491425016
Mileage73,615 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 21 Jan 2015
Test date21 Jan 2015
Expiry—
Test number545751425064
Mileage73,615 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 29 Jan 2014
Test date29 Jan 2014
Expiry24 Feb 2015
Test number707139124011
Mileage70,858 mi
PASSED · 20 Feb 2013
Test date20 Feb 2013
Expiry24 Feb 2014
Test number268101953054
Mileage68,336 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAILED · 22 Feb 2012
Test date22 Feb 2012
Expiry—
Test number865093252097
Mileage64,574 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2012
Test date22 Feb 2012
Expiry24 Feb 2013
Test number329063852013
Mileage64,574 mi
PASSED · 18 Feb 2011
Test date18 Feb 2011
Expiry24 Feb 2012
Test number179319741044
Mileage62,274 mi
FAILED · 18 Feb 2011
Test date18 Feb 2011
Expiry—
Test number595909441013
Mileage62,274 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2010
Test date20 Feb 2010
Expiry24 Feb 2011
Test number151991450450
Mileage59,187 mi
PASSED · 9 Feb 2009
Test date9 Feb 2009
Expiry24 Feb 2010
Test number280850549092
Mileage52,955 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 · 19 Feb 2008
Test date19 Feb 2008
Expiry24 Feb 2009
Test number313350958083
Mileage48,196 mi
User Enteredrear registration plate fading slightly
User Enteredoffside rear inner sidelight n/w at time of test (bulb warning on dash)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2007
Test date22 Feb 2007
Expiry24 Feb 2008
Test number491353057036
Mileage42,243 mi
PASSED · 7 Feb 2006
Test date7 Feb 2006
Expiry24 Feb 2007
Test number270178036080
Mileage36,366 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)