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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

H41S DW
MOTValid
MOT due15 Jul 2026
First reg31 Dec 1990
Mileage147,068 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

35 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 May 2026.

PASSED · 16 Jul 2025
Test date16 Jul 2025
Expiry15 Jul 2026
Test number594372228248
Mileage147,068 mi
FAILED · 14 Jul 2025
Test date14 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number703798966719
Mileage147,068 mi
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAILED · 14 May 2025
Test date14 May 2025
Expiry
Test number725512345646
Mileage147,057 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded/holed lower inner wheel arch and inner sill area (within 30cm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded/holed lower inner wheel arch and inner sill area (within 30cm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded/holed near to subframe mount (within 30cm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded near to subframe mount (within 30cm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
FAILED · 20 Jul 2024
Test date20 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number623092614812
Mileage147,048 mi
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisoryrear differential has corrosion
MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 31 Aug 2022
Test date31 Aug 2022
Expiry30 Aug 2023
Test number829777821775
Mileage146,721 mi
FAILED · 22 Aug 2022
Test date22 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number800886994945
Mileage146,720 mi
Advisorybrake warning light on (red)
MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested head light not working (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Jun 2021
Test date5 Jun 2021
Expiry4 Jun 2022
Test number180986926375
Mileage145,734 mi
AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit now (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit now (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisorydrivers door check strap loose welds broken free on a pillar
PASSED · 20 Jul 2019
Test date20 Jul 2019
Expiry19 Jan 2021
Test number398101724780
Mileage145,035 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 13 Jul 2019
Test date13 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number702904272915
Mileage145,022 mi
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 17 Mar 2018
Test date17 Mar 2018
Expiry16 Mar 2019
Test number447455860618
Mileage144,025 mi
AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 10 Mar 2018
Test date10 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number347675446639
Mileage144,014 mi
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 2 Jan 2013
Test date2 Jan 2013
Expiry1 Jan 2014
Test number305402403036
Mileage142,596 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
User Enteredboth front brake pipes have corrosion
FAILED · 22 Dec 2012
Test date22 Dec 2012
Expiry
Test number378237252399
Mileage142,521 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredboth front brake pipes have corrosion
PASSED · 16 Dec 2011
Test date16 Dec 2011
Expiry15 Dec 2012
Test number247470851392
Mileage137,054 mi
FAILED · 8 Nov 2011
Test date8 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number337942211374
Mileage137,053 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailSteering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredrear view mirror missing
User Enteredside repeaters dim
User Enteredfront bump stops falling apart
User Enteredpas leaks pump area
User Enteredfuel pipe by nearside chasis rail very perished
PASSED · 29 Nov 2010
Test date29 Nov 2010
Expiry29 Nov 2011
Test number410753730404
Mileage135,973 mi
PASSED · 30 Nov 2009
Test date30 Nov 2009
Expiry29 Nov 2010
Test number914954639358
Mileage132,807 mi
PASSED · 25 Nov 2008
Test date25 Nov 2008
Expiry24 Nov 2009
Test number460590638324
Mileage128,160 mi
User Enterednearside front tyre has 2mm tread and has a nail in tread
FAILED · 25 Nov 2008
Test date25 Nov 2008
Expiry
Test number441990638479
Mileage128,160 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
User Enterednearside front tyre has 2mm tread and has a nail in tread
FAILED · 16 Nov 2007
Test date16 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number310700927313
Mileage124,487 mi
PrsOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PrsNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 16 Nov 2007
Test date16 Nov 2007
Expiry15 Nov 2008
Test number860630327313
Mileage124,487 mi
PASSED · 16 Nov 2006
Test date16 Nov 2006
Expiry15 Nov 2007
Test number101910326308
Mileage120,452 mi
User EnteredThe Registraion plates are incorrect; it must be H41SDW