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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

J300 RAV
MOTValid
MOT due1 Sep 2026
First reg1 Aug 2003
Mileage121,959 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jun 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 February 2026.

PASSED · 28 Aug 2025
Test date28 Aug 2025
Expiry1 Sep 2026
Test number986051384390
Mileage121,959 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Aug 2025
Test date27 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number426809328460
Mileage121,953 mi
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry1 Sep 2025
Test number440269792906
Mileage120,547 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2023
Test date2 Sep 2023
Expiry1 Sep 2024
Test number241144781338
Mileage119,647 mi
FAILED · 31 Aug 2023
Test date31 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number408455464794
Mileage119,647 mi
MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2022
Test date17 Oct 2022
Expiry16 Oct 2023
Test number807800935026
Mileage118,877 mi
AdvisoryNearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Oct 2021
Test date13 Oct 2021
Expiry12 Oct 2022
Test number684893578622
Mileage116,115 mi
AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 13 Oct 2021
Test date13 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number935804859603
Mileage116,115 mi
AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PrsRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
PASSED · 30 Jul 2020
Test date30 Jul 2020
Expiry29 Aug 2021
Test number397754510542
Mileage114,382 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Aug 2019
Test date30 Aug 2019
Expiry29 Aug 2020
Test number199891455122
Mileage113,203 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 28 Aug 2019
Test date28 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number954682879246
Mileage113,203 mi
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2018
Test date29 Aug 2018
Expiry28 Aug 2019
Test number839258895582
Mileage110,435 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 May 2017
Test date31 May 2017
Expiry2 Jun 2018
Test number465207379159
Mileage106,309 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2016
Test date3 Jun 2016
Expiry2 Jun 2017
Test number148121177576
Mileage100,795 mi
PASSED · 12 May 2015
Test date12 May 2015
Expiry11 May 2016
Test number998532635123
Mileage89,840 mi
User Enteredoffside front tyre void of tread on inside edge
User Enteredoffside front wheel arch liner missing
User Enterednearside front wheel arch liner damaged
FAILED · 11 May 2015
Test date11 May 2015
Expiry
Test number518161235107
Mileage89,840 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredoffside front tyre void of tread on inside edge
User Enteredoffside front wheel arch liner missing
User Enterednearside front wheel arch liner damaged
PASSED · 30 Sep 2014
Test date30 Sep 2014
Expiry30 Sep 2015
Test number817673674216
Mileage88,637 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredcorrosion on exhaust in places
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredvehicle lowered
User Enteredlow handbrake effort on offside rear
User Enteredfluctuation on front brake & brake pads low
User Enteredtwist on offside front brake hose
User Enteredoffside front tyre bald on inner edge
User Enterednearside rear tyre bald on inner edge & crcaking on inner walls
User Enteredslight noise on nearside front wheel bearing
User Enteredboth rear coil springs corroded
User Enterednearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
PASSED · 30 Sep 2013
Test date30 Sep 2013
Expiry30 Sep 2014
Test number505323573245
Mileage86,631 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredlowered suspension coil springs fitted
User Enteredrear anti roll bar links close to rear wishbones
PASSED · 1 Oct 2012
Test date1 Oct 2012
Expiry30 Sep 2013
Test number255035472261
Mileage84,496 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredoffside front tyre bald on inner edges
User Enteredboth rear coil springs corroded
PASSED · 10 Sep 2011
Test date10 Sep 2011
Expiry9 Sep 2012
Test number805203451222
Mileage81,206 mi
PASSED · 25 Aug 2010
Test date25 Aug 2010
Expiry29 Aug 2011
Test number844747230252
Mileage73,907 mi
PASSED · 27 Aug 2009
Test date27 Aug 2009
Expiry29 Aug 2010
Test number704729839292
Mileage66,888 mi
PASSED · 30 Aug 2008
Test date30 Aug 2008
Expiry29 Aug 2009
Test number570283448296
Mileage45,970 mi
PASSED · 14 Feb 2008
Test date14 Feb 2008
Expiry13 Feb 2009
Test number103185348450
Mileage45,245 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 14 Aug 2006
Test date14 Aug 2006
Expiry13 Aug 2007
Test number771876626228
Mileage36,883 mi
User Enteredsmall chips in windscreen
User Enteredfront bumper damaged(nearside) also some trim is missing
User Enteredslight waer steps on front discs