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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

HK52 SDZ
MOTValid
MOT due30 Sep 2026
First reg10 Dec 2002
Mileage117,159 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 October 2025.

PASSED · 1 Oct 2025
Test date1 Oct 2025
Expiry30 Sep 2026
Test number773575537478
Mileage117,159 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 27 Sep 2025
Test date27 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number670141802131
Mileage117,113 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 13 Sep 2024
Test date13 Sep 2024
Expiry13 Sep 2025
Test number910114002417
Mileage103,949 mi
FAILED · 13 Sep 2024
Test date13 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number343009788398
Mileage103,949 mi
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2023
Test date13 Sep 2023
Expiry13 Sep 2024
Test number393579148515
Mileage93,550 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2022
Test date14 Sep 2022
Expiry13 Sep 2023
Test number755095176737
Mileage89,585 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2021
Test date10 Aug 2021
Expiry12 Aug 2022
Test number106961153237
Mileage82,599 mi
FAILED · 10 Aug 2021
Test date10 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number906754439340
Mileage82,599 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2020
Test date11 Aug 2020
Expiry12 Aug 2021
Test number542167732791
Mileage78,161 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2019
Test date13 Aug 2019
Expiry12 Aug 2020
Test number599339743299
Mileage74,881 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2018
Test date13 Aug 2018
Expiry12 Aug 2019
Test number780288332623
Mileage71,492 mi
FAILED · 13 Aug 2018
Test date13 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number345288264240
Mileage71,492 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Mar 2017
Test date21 Mar 2017
Expiry20 Mar 2018
Test number128873811801
Mileage70,578 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pads worn thin
AdvisoryEngine oil leak
AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
AdvisoryBOTH front indicator bulbs showing white light
AdvisoryBOTH front indicator side repeaters showing white light
AdvisoryBOTH front bottom ball joints have slight play
AdvisoryBOTH front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated and have slight movement
FAILED · 20 Feb 2017
Test date20 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number872600398166
Mileage70,569 mi
Advisoryoil level on min
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 22 Dec 2015
Test date22 Dec 2015
Expiry21 Dec 2016
Test number942167896581
Mileage68,348 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisorysteering rack slightly damp
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryboth front tyres perished
PASSED · 16 Dec 2014
Test date16 Dec 2014
Expiry15 Dec 2015
Test number809800154395
Mileage63,253 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredplastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination
FAILED · 16 Dec 2014
Test date16 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number596210854301
Mileage63,253 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredplastic covers on bodysills prevent a full examination
PASSED · 12 Nov 2013
Test date12 Nov 2013
Expiry10 Dec 2014
Test number215836913332
Mileage55,294 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 28 Nov 2012
Test date28 Nov 2012
Expiry10 Dec 2013
Test number408883432396
Mileage45,922 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredBonnet safety catch stiff
User EnteredRear bushes on front lower arms starting to become soft
User EnteredRecommend brake check, unable to see inner front brake pads but suspect wearing thin
PASSED · 23 Nov 2011
Test date23 Nov 2011
Expiry10 Dec 2012
Test number437797721304
Mileage39,492 mi
PASSED · 8 Dec 2010
Test date8 Dec 2010
Expiry10 Dec 2011
Test number281062740330
Mileage34,060 mi
FAILED · 8 Dec 2010
Test date8 Dec 2010
Expiry
Test number232722240370
Mileage34,060 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredcorrosion exhaust support brackets.
PASSED · 30 Nov 2009
Test date30 Nov 2009
Expiry10 Dec 2010
Test number780304339311
Mileage26,304 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entereddeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
User Enteredstone chips front windscreen.
User Entereddeterioration rear number plate.
PASSED · 9 Dec 2008
Test date9 Dec 2008
Expiry10 Dec 2009
Test number920584748373
Mileage23,761 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredstone chips front windscreen.
User Enteredcuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.
PASSED · 19 Nov 2007
Test date19 Nov 2007
Expiry10 Dec 2008
Test number411673427494
Mileage19,948 mi
PASSED · 4 Dec 2006
Test date4 Dec 2006
Expiry10 Dec 2007
Test number651458136328
Mileage16,769 mi
FAILED · 4 Dec 2006
Test date4 Dec 2006
Expiry
Test number851038836301
Mileage16,769 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 1 Dec 2005
Test date1 Dec 2005
Expiry10 Dec 2006
Test number934515835355
Mileage13,361 mi