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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

J3UH H
MOTValid
MOT due29 Aug 2026
First reg31 Dec 1998
Mileage133,031 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

27 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 September 2025.

PASSED · 30 Aug 2025
Test date30 Aug 2025
Expiry29 Aug 2026
Test number783454228513
Mileage133,031 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry27 Oct 2017
Test number492488646438
Mileage130,506 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear ytre iner side wall deterated
FAILED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry—
Test number694240125959
Mileage130,506 mi
PrsOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear ytre iner side wall deterated
PASSED · 26 Oct 2015
Test date26 Oct 2015
Expiry27 Oct 2016
Test number274268715806
Mileage125,537 mi
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
FAILED · 26 Oct 2015
Test date26 Oct 2015
Expiry—
Test number671858449569
Mileage125,537 mi
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement off front (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint iner (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 21 Oct 2014
Test date21 Oct 2014
Expiry27 Oct 2015
Test number566384194213
Mileage120,524 mi
User Enteredsecondry stop loght inop
User Enteredair inlet hose split to manifold
PASSED · 28 Oct 2013
Test date28 Oct 2013
Expiry27 Oct 2014
Test number609161103337
Mileage116,262 mi
PASSED · 28 Sep 2012
Test date28 Sep 2012
Expiry20 Oct 2013
Test number127102772250
Mileage113,345 mi
User Enteredair bag light on
User Enteredbrake pedal travel could be improved
User Enteredboth front tyres cracking on outer edge of tread
PASSED · 21 Oct 2011
Test date21 Oct 2011
Expiry20 Oct 2012
Test number679604691286
Mileage110,678 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Enteredair bag light on dash
FAILED · 21 Oct 2011
Test date21 Oct 2011
Expiry—
Test number338964991457
Mileage110,678 mi
FailNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
FailOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Enteredair bag light on dash
PASSED · 21 Oct 2010
Test date21 Oct 2010
Expiry20 Oct 2011
Test number192884690290
Mileage108,627 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre 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)
FAILED · 6 Oct 2009
Test date6 Oct 2009
Expiry—
Test number331379079280
Mileage106,290 mi
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 6 Oct 2009
Test date6 Oct 2009
Expiry10 Oct 2010
Test number810629079226
Mileage106,290 mi
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 11 Oct 2008
Test date11 Oct 2008
Expiry10 Oct 2009
Test number964075788248
Mileage103,658 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAILED · 10 Oct 2008
Test date10 Oct 2008
Expiry—
Test number891784388224
Mileage103,658 mi
FailNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2007
Test date5 Oct 2007
Expiry4 Oct 2008
Test number241158177251
Mileage99,806 mi
AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredfront wheels perturding wheel arch
PASSED · 3 Oct 2006
Test date3 Oct 2006
Expiry4 Oct 2007
Test number172916776231
Mileage92,183 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2005
Test date5 Oct 2005
Expiry4 Oct 2006
Test number840478175244
Mileage83,730 mi
FAILED · 26 Sep 2005
Test date26 Sep 2005
Expiry—
Test number434809665276
Mileage83,545 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)