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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

HV07 AOS
MOTValid
MOT due1 Sep 2026
First reg4 Mar 2007
Mileage151,005 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 27 December 2025.

PASSED · 2 Sep 2025
Test date2 Sep 2025
Expiry1 Sep 2026
Test number299557573165
Mileage151,005 mi
PASSED · 17 Aug 2024
Test date17 Aug 2024
Expiry16 Aug 2025
Test number422682407252
Mileage149,137 mi
FAILED · 12 Aug 2024
Test date12 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number708087048798
Mileage149,138 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 22 Jul 2023
Test date22 Jul 2023
Expiry21 Jul 2024
Test number800272143986
Mileage146,692 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 21 Jul 2023
Test date21 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number576270944071
Mileage146,692 mi
MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Jul 2022
Test date11 Jul 2022
Expiry10 Jul 2023
Test number160341512867
Mileage141,616 mi
PASSED · 23 Jun 2021
Test date23 Jun 2021
Expiry22 Jun 2022
Test number886536930549
Mileage135,153 mi
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 14 Jun 2021
Test date14 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number777921962208
Mileage135,153 mi
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Jun 2020
Test date16 Jun 2020
Expiry15 Jun 2021
Test number444024695882
Mileage131,602 mi
FAILED · 15 Jun 2020
Test date15 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number150961262222
Mileage131,592 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryTPMS ILLUMINATED
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jan 2019
Test date30 Jan 2019
Expiry29 Jan 2020
Test number859348326147
Mileage126,607 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Jan 2019
Test date29 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number437653253521
Mileage126,605 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2017
Test date7 Dec 2017
Expiry6 Dec 2018
Test number553117898050
Mileage120,497 mi
FAILED · 6 Dec 2017
Test date6 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number279576666873
Mileage120,497 mi
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2016
Test date30 Jul 2016
Expiry31 Jul 2017
Test number992164121643
Mileage104,971 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 1 Aug 2015
Test date1 Aug 2015
Expiry31 Jul 2016
Test number949863215249
Mileage98,856 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DangerousOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredo/s/f tyre castled
User Enteredn/s/f tyre castled
FAILED · 20 Jul 2015
Test date20 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number429031105209
Mileage98,356 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DangerousOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredn/s/f tyre castled and out of shape
User Enteredo/s/f tyre castled and out of shape
PASSED · 14 Jul 2014
Test date14 Jul 2014
Expiry30 Jul 2015
Test number428315694114
Mileage85,772 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 26 Jul 2013
Test date26 Jul 2013
Expiry30 Jul 2014
Test number148187703243
Mileage74,144 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 31 Jul 2012
Test date31 Jul 2012
Expiry30 Jul 2013
Test number459573112281
Mileage66,476 mi
PASSED · 5 Jul 2011
Test date5 Jul 2011
Expiry4 Jul 2012
Test number368196581120
Mileage57,639 mi
User Enteredfront brake discs are pitted and front inner brake pads wearing thin
FAILED · 4 Jul 2011
Test date4 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number975025581178
Mileage57,639 mi
FailFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
FailFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailFront Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
User Enteredfront brake discs are pitted and front inner brake pads wearing thin
PASSED · 2 Feb 2011
Test date2 Feb 2011
Expiry1 Feb 2012
Test number837733331088
Mileage69,811 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User EnteredWasher jets poor.
User EnteredO/S Registration plate illumination bulb dull.
User EnteredSlight engine oil leak.
PASSED · 1 Mar 2010
Test date1 Mar 2010
Expiry4 Mar 2011
Test number291840060037
Mileage54,784 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)