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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

HN03 FNS
MOTValid
MOT due13 Mar 2027
First reg27 Mar 2003
Mileage123,597 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 March 2026.

PASSED · 24 Feb 2026
Test date24 Feb 2026
Expiry13 Mar 2027
Test number388833946051
Mileage123,597 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported offside front to rear affected (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBrake warning indicator illuminated on dash. Brake pads appear to be ok. Brake fluid level ok.
Advisorywith the steering wheel facing straight, the Nearside front wheel is facing out the way and the offside front wheel is facing straight
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 18 Feb 2026
Test date18 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number271412414778
Mileage123,593 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge affected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge affected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe affected (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported offside front to rear affected (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBrake warning indicator illuminated on dash. Brake pads appear to be ok. Brake fluid level ok.
Advisorywith the steering wheel facing straight, the Nearside front wheel is facing out the way and the offside front wheel is facing straight
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2025
Test date5 Mar 2025
Expiry13 Mar 2026
Test number801713123756
Mileage121,300 mi
FAILED · 3 Mar 2025
Test date3 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number921032099603
Mileage121,298 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Feb 2024
Test date21 Feb 2024
Expiry13 Mar 2025
Test number326317127134
Mileage116,726 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Feb 2024
Test date20 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number848129273563
Mileage116,724 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Mar 2023
Test date14 Mar 2023
Expiry13 Mar 2024
Test number503079875392
Mileage111,433 mi
FAILED · 8 Mar 2023
Test date8 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number249896283177
Mileage111,433 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2022
Test date10 Mar 2022
Expiry9 Mar 2023
Test number260877938259
Mileage108,235 mi
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective @ downpipes (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 12 Apr 2021
Test date12 Apr 2021
Expiry11 Apr 2022
Test number886971203112
Mileage104,371 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Mar 2020
Test date2 Mar 2020
Expiry7 Mar 2021
Test number823807459868
Mileage99,086 mi
FAILED · 2 Mar 2020
Test date2 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number837987910381
Mileage99,086 mi
PrsOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 8 Mar 2019
Test date8 Mar 2019
Expiry7 Mar 2020
Test number425050484936
Mileage91,693 mi
PASSED · 16 Apr 2018
Test date16 Apr 2018
Expiry15 Apr 2019
Test number163819237495
Mileage83,532 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Oil leak differential driveshaft seal
FAILED · 12 Apr 2018
Test date12 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number285336340734
Mileage83,491 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Oil leak differential driveshaft seal
DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wishbone bush sitting squint
PASSED · 10 Apr 2017
Test date10 Apr 2017
Expiry14 Apr 2018
Test number997650309600
Mileage78,352 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FAILED · 7 Apr 2017
Test date7 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number519296367978
Mileage78,127 mi
FailFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
PASSED · 5 Apr 2016
Test date5 Apr 2016
Expiry14 Apr 2017
Test number174317607226
Mileage68,527 mi
PASSED · 14 Apr 2015
Test date14 Apr 2015
Expiry14 Apr 2016
Test number728974805112
Mileage64,926 mi
PASSED · 4 Apr 2014
Test date4 Apr 2014
Expiry14 Apr 2015
Test number706144494094
Mileage59,054 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 5 Apr 2013
Test date5 Apr 2013
Expiry14 Apr 2014
Test number588245093082
Mileage50,527 mi
PASSED · 5 Apr 2012
Test date5 Apr 2012
Expiry14 Apr 2013
Test number465576792069
Mileage41,842 mi
PASSED · 8 Apr 2011
Test date8 Apr 2011
Expiry14 Apr 2012
Test number859608991085
Mileage35,482 mi
PASSED · 15 Apr 2010
Test date15 Apr 2010
Expiry14 Apr 2011
Test number270355700144
Mileage28,700 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2009
Test date3 Apr 2009
Expiry2 Apr 2010
Test number101373099083
Mileage22,161 mi
PASSED · 31 Mar 2008
Test date31 Mar 2008
Expiry30 Mar 2009
Test number773791998008
Mileage15,431 mi
PASSED · 16 Mar 2007
Test date16 Mar 2007
Expiry27 Mar 2008
Test number294055577082
Mileage10,115 mi
PASSED · 20 Mar 2006
Test date20 Mar 2006
Expiry27 Mar 2007
Test number371559476007
Mileage8,409 mi