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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

J3VG F
MOTExpired
MOT due8 Jan 2026
First reg26 Sep 2013
Mileage131,733 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

12 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 25 November 2025.

PASSED · 9 Jan 2025
Test date9 Jan 2025
Expiry8 Jan 2026
Test number252956007307
Mileage131,733 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Jan 2024
Test date2 Jan 2024
Expiry4 Jan 2025
Test number394441250721
Mileage120,918 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 2 Jan 2024
Test date2 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number924868256499
Mileage120,894 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2022
Test date15 Dec 2022
Expiry4 Jan 2024
Test number917320895280
Mileage111,349 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 13 Dec 2022
Test date13 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number709213835387
Mileage111,349 mi
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE STEPPING (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 Jan 2022
Test date5 Jan 2022
Expiry4 Jan 2023
Test number151650561095
Mileage102,702 mi
FAILED · 24 Dec 2021
Test date24 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number265510195778
Mileage102,455 mi
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2020
Test date15 Dec 2020
Expiry14 Dec 2021
Test number290672100308
Mileage90,515 mi
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 10 Dec 2020
Test date10 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number651095834281
Mileage90,327 mi
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. main beam image also in correct (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 6 Dec 2019
Test date6 Dec 2019
Expiry5 Dec 2020
Test number170171241286
Mileage77,308 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 5 Dec 2019
Test date5 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number810732742190
Mileage77,288 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside main beam image incorrect and to low
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 3 Dec 2018
Test date3 Dec 2018
Expiry2 Dec 2019
Test number646634529481
Mileage63,313 mi
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))
PASSED · 2 Dec 2017
Test date2 Dec 2017
Expiry1 Dec 2018
Test number314925502317
Mileage48,042 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2016
Test date5 Oct 2016
Expiry4 Oct 2017
Test number174687314146
Mileage37,715 mi