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BMW

325 CI SPORT · Silver

HV51 DFU
BMW HV51 DFU
MOTExpired
MOT due30 May 2023
First reg1 Sep 2001
Mileage122,667 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 October 2025.

PASSED · 31 May 2022
Test date31 May 2022
Expiry30 May 2023
Test number487909977284
Mileage122,667 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bothsides. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 May 2022
Test date31 May 2022
Expiry—
Test number195687725077
Mileage122,667 mi
MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bothsides. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Apr 2017
Test date13 Apr 2017
Expiry14 Apr 2018
Test number873080136563
Mileage121,861 mi
FAILED · 12 Apr 2017
Test date12 Apr 2017
Expiry—
Test number202220400147
Mileage121,861 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
PASSED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry14 Apr 2017
Test number161702511039
Mileage119,524 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry—
Test number198516490759
Mileage119,524 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 1 Apr 2015
Test date1 Apr 2015
Expiry4 Apr 2016
Test number677441495001
Mileage118,229 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)
FAILED · 1 Apr 2015
Test date1 Apr 2015
Expiry—
Test number448341295066
Mileage118,229 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
PASSED · 31 Mar 2014
Test date31 Mar 2014
Expiry4 Apr 2015
Test number876610694027
Mileage116,013 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 31 Mar 2014
Test date31 Mar 2014
Expiry—
Test number586430794057
Mileage116,013 mi
FailDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2013
Test date28 Mar 2013
Expiry4 Apr 2014
Test number945357383014
Mileage111,464 mi
FAILED · 28 Mar 2013
Test date28 Mar 2013
Expiry—
Test number618087883010
Mileage111,464 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2012
Test date30 Mar 2012
Expiry4 Apr 2013
Test number658160392068
Mileage108,766 mi
FAILED · 30 Mar 2012
Test date30 Mar 2012
Expiry—
Test number479640292089
Mileage108,764 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 4 Apr 2011
Test date4 Apr 2011
Expiry4 Apr 2012
Test number716974491060
Mileage105,728 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2010
Test date3 Apr 2010
Expiry4 Apr 2011
Test number234093890071
Mileage99,973 mi
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)
PASSED · 20 Mar 2009
Test date20 Mar 2009
Expiry4 Apr 2010
Test number104369779419
Mileage90,093 mi
FAILED · 18 Mar 2009
Test date18 Mar 2009
Expiry—
Test number471227579044
Mileage90,093 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 5 Apr 2008
Test date5 Apr 2008
Expiry4 Apr 2009
Test number972506098060
Mileage81,472 mi
PASSED · 2 Apr 2007
Test date2 Apr 2007
Expiry2 Apr 2008
Test number460022497035
Mileage69,304 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Entered3rd brake light n/w
FAILED · 2 Apr 2007
Test date2 Apr 2007
Expiry—
Test number193422997437
Mileage69,304 mi
FailNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Entered3rd brake light n/w
PASSED · 3 Apr 2006
Test date3 Apr 2006
Expiry2 Apr 2007
Test number452643296038
Mileage58,524 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)