BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

HV56 VNU

MOTExpired

MOT due9 Jan 2026

First reg25 Dec 2006

Mileage232,290 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 11 January 2026.

PASSED · 10 Jan 2025

Test date10 Jan 2025

Expiry9 Jan 2026

Test number115183799862

Mileage232,290 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

FAILED · 7 Jan 2025

Test date7 Jan 2025

Expiry—

Test number631708887084

Mileage232,290 mi

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

PASSED · 20 Nov 2023

Test date20 Nov 2023

Expiry19 Nov 2024

Test number944857217089

Mileage226,231 mi

AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch is missing

FAILED · 12 Nov 2023

Test date12 Nov 2023

Expiry—

Test number364522273406

Mileage226,147 mi

MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

PASSED · 29 Oct 2022

Test date29 Oct 2022

Expiry14 Nov 2023

Test number890914267695

Mileage218,053 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 15 Nov 2021

Test date15 Nov 2021

Expiry14 Nov 2022

Test number540297921009

Mileage213,217 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Advisoryengine oil leak

FAILED · 12 Nov 2021

Test date12 Nov 2021

Expiry—

Test number783660463229

Mileage213,197 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Advisoryengine oil leak

Advisorycentre exhaust heat shield insecure

PASSED · 29 Jan 2020

Test date29 Jan 2020

Expiry14 Feb 2021

Test number999665561183

Mileage192,593 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Advisoryheat shield loose

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 6 Feb 2019

Test date6 Feb 2019

Expiry14 Feb 2020

Test number543074588145

Mileage173,748 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Advisoryunder trays fitted

AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

PASSED · 1 Feb 2018

Test date1 Feb 2018

Expiry14 Feb 2019

Test number115302535519

Mileage161,435 mi

PASSED · 15 Feb 2017

Test date15 Feb 2017

Expiry14 Feb 2018

Test number999065612870

Mileage139,149 mi

PASSED · 25 May 2016

Test date25 May 2016

Expiry24 May 2017

Test number237263080566

Mileage134,123 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat belt locking mech cover missing

Advisorybrake pad warning light on

FAILED · 24 May 2016

Test date24 May 2016

Expiry—

Test number916874436097

Mileage134,109 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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)

AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat belt locking mech cover missing

Advisorybrake pad warning light on

PASSED · 1 May 2015

Test date1 May 2015

Expiry20 May 2016

Test number898651925168

Mileage122,698 mi

PASSED · 19 May 2014

Test date19 May 2014

Expiry20 May 2015

Test number218939134404

Mileage117,709 mi

User Enteredboth front tyres worn outer edges

FAILED · 14 May 2014

Test date14 May 2014

Expiry—

Test number999304434144

Mileage117,650 mi

FailNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

User Enteredboth front tyres worn outer edges

PASSED · 20 May 2013

Test date20 May 2013

Expiry20 May 2014

Test number277040643137

Mileage110,875 mi

PASSED · 21 May 2012

Test date21 May 2012

Expiry20 May 2013

Test number279132242424

Mileage91,262 mi

FAILED · 21 May 2012

Test date21 May 2012

Expiry—

Test number636432242198

Mileage91,262 mi

PrsRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

PASSED · 24 Aug 2010

Test date24 Aug 2010

Expiry23 Aug 2011

Test number671296630280

Mileage60,038 mi

PASSED · 30 Dec 2009

Test date30 Dec 2009

Expiry29 Dec 2010

Test number803754469361

Mileage51,167 mi

FAILED · 29 Dec 2009

Test date29 Dec 2009

Expiry—

Test number282183669346

Mileage51,167 mi

FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

User Enteredrear number plate starting to delaminate.

User Enteredtracking required.due to wear on tyres.