MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

JA51 LVE
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Apr 2026
First reg13 May 2005
Mileage107,407 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 December 2025.

PASSED · 5 Apr 2025
Test date5 Apr 2025
Expiry4 Apr 2026
Test number332812788176
Mileage107,407 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 27 Mar 2025
Test date27 Mar 2025
Expiry—
Test number105004521604
Mileage107,308 mi
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 3 Apr 2024
Test date3 Apr 2024
Expiry4 Apr 2025
Test number548150406843
Mileage106,577 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 2 Apr 2024
Test date2 Apr 2024
Expiry—
Test number198661905911
Mileage106,575 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2023
Test date28 Mar 2023
Expiry4 Apr 2024
Test number256380179959
Mileage104,537 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 28 Mar 2023
Test date28 Mar 2023
Expiry—
Test number910546065857
Mileage104,537 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2022
Test date5 Apr 2022
Expiry4 Apr 2023
Test number744628548880
Mileage99,646 mi
PASSED · 25 Oct 2021
Test date25 Oct 2021
Expiry24 Oct 2022
Test number903828142593
Mileage97,551 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2021
Test date26 Jan 2021
Expiry25 Jan 2022
Test number712647159246
Mileage96,373 mi
PASSED · 8 Jun 2019
Test date8 Jun 2019
Expiry7 Dec 2020
Test number216919532587
Mileage92,915 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))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2018
Test date25 Sep 2018
Expiry17 Oct 2019
Test number499802329329
Mileage92,702 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2017
Test date16 Oct 2017
Expiry17 Oct 2018
Test number796422773089
Mileage88,231 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2016
Test date5 Oct 2016
Expiry17 Oct 2017
Test number188932338128
Mileage82,473 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
PASSED · 13 Oct 2015
Test date13 Oct 2015
Expiry17 Oct 2016
Test number720524551681
Mileage78,514 mi
FAILED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry—
Test number341062614667
Mileage78,430 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2014
Test date30 Sep 2014
Expiry17 Oct 2015
Test number698773374239
Mileage72,521 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredunable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
PASSED · 8 Oct 2013
Test date8 Oct 2013
Expiry17 Oct 2014
Test number739161783287
Mileage65,483 mi
User Enteredunable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
PASSED · 8 Oct 2012
Test date8 Oct 2012
Expiry17 Oct 2013
Test number998572582272
Mileage59,848 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredunable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds
PASSED · 17 Oct 2011
Test date17 Oct 2011
Expiry17 Oct 2012
Test number688640491211
Mileage53,337 mi
PASSED · 18 Oct 2010
Test date18 Oct 2010
Expiry17 Oct 2011
Test number620781190284
Mileage45,046 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 16 Oct 2009
Test date16 Oct 2009
Expiry15 Oct 2010
Test number783299089229
Mileage37,327 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredunable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
PASSED · 14 Jul 2008
Test date14 Jul 2008
Expiry13 Jul 2009
Test number293556198484
Mileage26,949 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredunable to fully check sills due to covers fitted