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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

HY55 PDV
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Apr 2026
First reg8 Sep 2005
Mileage129,313 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 March 2026.

PASSED · 16 Apr 2025
Test date16 Apr 2025
Expiry26 Apr 2026
Test number858197221186
Mileage129,313 mi
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))
FAILED · 10 Apr 2025
Test date10 Apr 2025
Expiry—
Test number221414784201
Mileage129,307 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Apr 2024
Test date15 Apr 2024
Expiry26 Apr 2025
Test number404825944992
Mileage117,630 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 10 Apr 2024
Test date10 Apr 2024
Expiry—
Test number167271027571
Mileage117,623 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2023
Test date28 Mar 2023
Expiry26 Apr 2024
Test number986006937248
Mileage108,743 mi
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Apr 2022
Test date27 Apr 2022
Expiry26 Apr 2023
Test number919999840433
Mileage105,265 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Apr 2021
Test date12 Apr 2021
Expiry26 Apr 2022
Test number170185044680
Mileage98,382 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 27 Apr 2020
Test date27 Apr 2020
Expiry26 Apr 2021
Test number397664762280
Mileage93,121 mi
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 1 Apr 2019
Test date1 Apr 2019
Expiry2 Oct 2020
Test number711259770788
Mileage92,338 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2018
Test date3 Apr 2018
Expiry2 Apr 2019
Test number933162021854
Mileage88,170 mi
PASSED · 30 Mar 2017
Test date30 Mar 2017
Expiry29 Mar 2018
Test number487081272681
Mileage82,886 mi
FAILED · 28 Mar 2017
Test date28 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number556128859140
Mileage82,886 mi
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOil leak
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 27 Jan 2017
Test date27 Jan 2017
Expiry15 Feb 2018
Test number764619415047
Mileage82,083 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 26 Jan 2017
Test date26 Jan 2017
Expiry—
Test number187229235766
Mileage82,083 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failrear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 30 Jan 2016
Test date30 Jan 2016
Expiry15 Feb 2017
Test number344324637864
Mileage74,893 mi
FAILED · 28 Jan 2016
Test date28 Jan 2016
Expiry—
Test number535558824311
Mileage74,892 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failrear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
PASSED · 16 Feb 2015
Test date16 Feb 2015
Expiry15 Feb 2016
Test number908347545087
Mileage64,802 mi
FAILED · 16 Feb 2015
Test date16 Feb 2015
Expiry—
Test number766097845084
Mileage64,802 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2014
Test date1 Oct 2014
Expiry30 Sep 2015
Test number689744574217
Mileage63,871 mi
PASSED · 1 Oct 2013
Test date1 Oct 2013
Expiry30 Sep 2014
Test number877124273232
Mileage63,119 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2012
Test date28 Sep 2012
Expiry27 Sep 2013
Test number236162872296
Mileage59,038 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 27 Sep 2011
Test date27 Sep 2011
Expiry26 Sep 2012
Test number236370271285
Mileage45,479 mi
FAILED · 27 Sep 2011
Test date27 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number335830171410
Mileage45,479 mi
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 3 Jul 2010
Test date3 Jul 2010
Expiry2 Jul 2011
Test number260144880487
Mileage26,830 mi
PASSED · 9 Sep 2009
Test date9 Sep 2009
Expiry8 Sep 2010
Test number434742759285
Mileage21,984 mi
PASSED · 3 Sep 2008
Test date3 Sep 2008
Expiry8 Sep 2009
Test number163947448228
Mileage14,083 mi