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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

GP53 TZV
MOTValid
MOT due16 Sep 2026
First reg19 Jan 2004
Mileage103,507 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 January 2026.

PASSED · 22 Aug 2025
Test date22 Aug 2025
Expiry16 Sep 2026
Test number396749518266
Mileage103,507 mi
Advisoryfuel cap seal cracked
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED · 22 Aug 2025
Test date22 Aug 2025
Expiry—
Test number139355431464
Mileage103,507 mi
PrsRegistration plate inscription illegible stickers covering letters (0.1 (b))
Advisoryfuel cap seal cracked
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED · 30 Aug 2024
Test date30 Aug 2024
Expiry16 Sep 2025
Test number252272536471
Mileage101,018 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 8 Sep 2023
Test date8 Sep 2023
Expiry16 Sep 2024
Test number415637051936
Mileage98,131 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
AdvisoryOffside mirror glass loose
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Sep 2022
Test date16 Sep 2022
Expiry16 Sep 2023
Test number885960355768
Mileage95,634 mi
PASSED · 17 Sep 2021
Test date17 Sep 2021
Expiry16 Sep 2022
Test number718918772246
Mileage95,180 mi
PASSED · 22 Jul 2020
Test date22 Jul 2020
Expiry21 Jul 2021
Test number326173588500
Mileage94,827 mi
Advisorybonnet secondary catch seized
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre under inflated
FAILED · 21 Jul 2020
Test date21 Jul 2020
Expiry—
Test number799666160424
Mileage94,827 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Advisorybonnet secondary catch seized
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre under inflated
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 17 Jul 2019
Test date17 Jul 2019
Expiry21 Jul 2020
Test number158737453005
Mileage92,430 mi
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Jul 2018
Test date17 Jul 2018
Expiry17 Jul 2019
Test number829795447359
Mileage88,743 mi
AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished
AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts and sides (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Jul 2017
Test date7 Jul 2017
Expiry17 Jul 2018
Test number275171001224
Mileage85,179 mi
FAILED · 7 Jul 2017
Test date7 Jul 2017
Expiry—
Test number766986589684
Mileage85,179 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2016
Test date18 Jul 2016
Expiry17 Jul 2017
Test number207213675650
Mileage82,363 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 15 Jul 2015
Test date15 Jul 2015
Expiry16 Jul 2016
Test number336886295105
Mileage79,066 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 13 Jul 2015
Test date13 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number765164895106
Mileage79,066 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 17 Jul 2014
Test date17 Jul 2014
Expiry16 Jul 2015
Test number217808494447
Mileage75,956 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enterednsr tyre worn on inner edge
FAILED · 10 Jul 2014
Test date10 Jul 2014
Expiry—
Test number349691394185
Mileage75,818 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enterednsr tyre worn on inner edge
PASSED · 8 Jul 2013
Test date8 Jul 2013
Expiry12 Jul 2014
Test number207199683443
Mileage72,705 mi
User Enterednsf tyre sidewall damage
User Enteredrear tyres worn on inner edges
PASSED · 11 Jul 2012
Test date11 Jul 2012
Expiry12 Jul 2013
Test number928243392116
Mileage67,697 mi
PASSED · 7 Jul 2011
Test date7 Jul 2011
Expiry12 Jul 2012
Test number348238781103
Mileage62,932 mi
PASSED · 5 Jul 2010
Test date5 Jul 2010
Expiry12 Jul 2011
Test number110236780196
Mileage59,613 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredfront wipers smearing
User Enteredrear brake pipes corroded
PASSED · 13 Jul 2009
Test date13 Jul 2009
Expiry12 Jul 2010
Test number343244599146
Mileage52,596 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 20 Jan 2009
Test date20 Jan 2009
Expiry19 Jan 2010
Test number652530629000
Mileage48,140 mi
AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
PASSED · 18 Jan 2008
Test date18 Jan 2008
Expiry19 Jan 2009
Test number803498318004
Mileage37,252 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredbrake fluid level low
User Enteredoffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
PASSED · 22 Dec 2006
Test date22 Dec 2006
Expiry19 Jan 2008
Test number330626556356
Mileage25,316 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enterednearside front tyre has very badly worn edges and should be replaced
User Enteredcheck parking brake system due to long travel on lever and much lower effort on offside