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BMW

3 SERIES · Green

GX52 GCZ
MOTValid
MOT due14 Jan 2027
First reg1 Sep 2002
Mileage238,443 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 April 2026.

PASSED · 15 Jan 2026
Test date15 Jan 2026
Expiry14 Jan 2027
Test number200695183271
Mileage238,443 mi
AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNS handbrake efficiency low
AdvisoryOS head lamp adjuster has restricted movement
FAILED · 15 Jan 2026
Test date15 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number867394821916
Mileage238,443 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNS handbrake efficiency low
AdvisoryOS head lamp adjuster has restricted movement
PASSED · 14 Nov 2023
Test date14 Nov 2023
Expiry13 Nov 2024
Test number543189381055
Mileage233,976 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance poor
MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Nov 2023
Test date4 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number411749360788
Mileage233,916 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance poor
MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 20 Oct 2022
Test date20 Oct 2022
Expiry19 Oct 2023
Test number683761747928
Mileage228,181 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear diff slight fluid leak
AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 20 Oct 2022
Test date20 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number554682925453
Mileage228,181 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear diff slight fluid leak
AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Oct 2021
Test date18 Oct 2021
Expiry17 Oct 2022
Test number292982202840
Mileage215,416 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2020
Test date14 Oct 2020
Expiry13 Oct 2021
Test number378264459837
Mileage208,238 mi
AdvisoryEML on pre July 2003
FAILED · 6 Oct 2020
Test date6 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number451397224340
Mileage208,103 mi
AdvisoryEML on pre July 2003
MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear - just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside park brake performance lower than offside
PASSED · 4 Oct 2019
Test date4 Oct 2019
Expiry4 Oct 2020
Test number962516537390
Mileage199,635 mi
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted with oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 1 Oct 2018
Test date1 Oct 2018
Expiry4 Oct 2019
Test number204428914185
Mileage191,957 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2017
Test date5 Oct 2017
Expiry4 Oct 2018
Test number357773982847
Mileage182,673 mi
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryPlay/movement nearside and offside front lower arm ball joints
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section (7.1.2)
FAILED · 28 Sep 2017
Test date28 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number556028181967
Mileage182,562 mi
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryPlay/movement nearside and offside front lower arm ball joints
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section (7.1.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 3 Oct 2016
Test date3 Oct 2016
Expiry2 Oct 2017
Test number147438803101
Mileage172,542 mi
FAILED · 26 Sep 2016
Test date26 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number346544184643
Mileage172,322 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2015
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry30 Sep 2016
Test number319353575942
Mileage157,371 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2014
Test date29 Sep 2014
Expiry28 Sep 2015
Test number917822874286
Mileage143,202 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entereddamage to inside wall of tyre-offside rear
User Enteredlittle reserve park brake travel
User Enteredfront discs corroded
PASSED · 20 Sep 2013
Test date20 Sep 2013
Expiry22 Sep 2014
Test number248653263261
Mileage136,989 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enterednearside handbrake requires adjustment
FAILED · 19 Sep 2013
Test date19 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number395832763479
Mileage136,986 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enterednearside handbrake requires adjustment
PASSED · 6 Sep 2012
Test date6 Sep 2012
Expiry22 Sep 2013
Test number587820052238
Mileage123,382 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 31 Aug 2011
Test date31 Aug 2011
Expiry22 Sep 2012
Test number105063041242
Mileage111,782 mi
FAILED · 31 Aug 2011
Test date31 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number759943541261
Mileage111,781 mi
FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 23 Sep 2010
Test date23 Sep 2010
Expiry22 Sep 2011
Test number394876760222
Mileage108,296 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 12 Sep 2009
Test date12 Sep 2009
Expiry11 Sep 2010
Test number420515959295
Mileage99,586 mi
User Enteredrear number plate detoraing
PASSED · 14 Aug 2008
Test date14 Aug 2008
Expiry1 Sep 2009
Test number210237228296
Mileage87,915 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
FAILED · 14 Aug 2008
Test date14 Aug 2008
Expiry
Test number611667128253
Mileage87,915 mi
FailNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredbrake pad warning light on
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
PASSED · 1 Sep 2007
Test date1 Sep 2007
Expiry1 Sep 2008
Test number923054147285
Mileage69,773 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 · 29 Aug 2007
Test date29 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number124991847294
Mileage69,773 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 18 Aug 2006
Test date18 Aug 2006
Expiry1 Sep 2007
Test number562430336215
Mileage56,183 mi
FAILED · 18 Aug 2006
Test date18 Aug 2006
Expiry
Test number170160236264
Mileage56,183 mi
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)