BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

K47P ER

MOTExpired

MOT due17 Nov 2025

First reg14 Oct 1993

Mileage160,442 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

32 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 February 2026.

FAILED · 22 Nov 2025

Test date22 Nov 2025

Expiry—

Test number459751939840

Mileage160,442 mi

MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid reservoir damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 18 Nov 2024

Test date18 Nov 2024

Expiry17 Nov 2025

Test number613232400186

Mileage154,146 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and centre pipes in places (1.1.11 (c))

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

FAILED · 18 Jul 2024

Test date18 Jul 2024

Expiry—

Test number723343394097

Mileage154,120 mi

MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan/suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan/suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 12 Jul 2023

Test date12 Jul 2023

Expiry17 Jul 2024

Test number245300307790

Mileage150,368 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded but not with 30cm of drivers seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

PASSED · 18 Jul 2022

Test date18 Jul 2022

Expiry17 Jul 2023

Test number264445889509

Mileage149,199 mi

FAILED · 18 Jul 2022

Test date18 Jul 2022

Expiry—

Test number673558945406

Mileage149,197 mi

MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

PASSED · 25 Sep 2017

Test date25 Sep 2017

Expiry4 Oct 2018

Test number766598932852

Mileage138,434 mi

Advisoryoil leak

FAILED · 25 Sep 2017

Test date25 Sep 2017

Expiry—

Test number346240592207

Mileage138,434 mi

Advisoryoil leak

PrsNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

PASSED · 26 Sep 2016

Test date26 Sep 2016

Expiry4 Oct 2017

Test number340206123223

Mileage130,050 mi

AdvisoryOil leak

AdvisoryOffside Rear Indicator Lens damaged

FAILED · 26 Sep 2016

Test date26 Sep 2016

Expiry—

Test number980257174135

Mileage130,050 mi

PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PrsFront Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (1.8)

AdvisoryOil leak

AdvisoryOffside Rear Indicator Lens damaged

PrsExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

PrsExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

PASSED · 29 Sep 2015

Test date29 Sep 2015

Expiry4 Oct 2016

Test number587293524766

Mileage126,916 mi

FAILED · 29 Sep 2015

Test date29 Sep 2015

Expiry—

Test number548761587728

Mileage126,916 mi

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PrsRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

PrsNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

FAILED · 29 Sep 2014

Test date29 Sep 2014

Expiry—

Test number569692574294

Mileage125,199 mi

PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PrsDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

User Enteredback box exhaust clamp corroded

PASSED · 29 Sep 2014

Test date29 Sep 2014

Expiry4 Oct 2015

Test number655532774222

Mileage125,199 mi

AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

User Enteredback box exhaust clamp corroded

FAILED · 2 Oct 2013

Test date2 Oct 2013

Expiry—

Test number495705973247

Mileage122,437 mi

PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

PrsFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

PrsRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 2 Oct 2013

Test date2 Oct 2013

Expiry4 Oct 2014

Test number676325973228

Mileage122,437 mi

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User EnteredOil leak

FAILED · 1 Oct 2012

Test date1 Oct 2012

Expiry—

Test number359595972202

Mileage119,118 mi

PrsHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

PrsFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PrsOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

PrsOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PASSED · 1 Oct 2012

Test date1 Oct 2012

Expiry4 Oct 2013

Test number355365072477

Mileage119,118 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FAILED · 30 Sep 2011

Test date30 Sep 2011

Expiry—

Test number189663171251

Mileage117,112 mi

PrsOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PrsExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded

PASSED · 30 Sep 2011

Test date30 Sep 2011

Expiry4 Oct 2012

Test number305153371253

Mileage117,112 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded

PASSED · 4 Oct 2010

Test date4 Oct 2010

Expiry4 Oct 2011

Test number304957470274

Mileage114,029 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FAILED · 4 Oct 2010

Test date4 Oct 2010

Expiry—

Test number703947970299

Mileage114,029 mi

PrsNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PrsOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 5 Oct 2009

Test date5 Oct 2009

Expiry4 Oct 2010

Test number690668379299

Mileage111,183 mi

PASSED · 30 Sep 2008

Test date30 Sep 2008

Expiry3 Oct 2009

Test number622504178296

Mileage106,604 mi

FAILED · 26 Sep 2008

Test date26 Sep 2008

Expiry—

Test number201790478273

Mileage106,594 mi

FailPower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 18 Sep 2007

Test date18 Sep 2007

Expiry3 Oct 2008

Test number301771967218

Mileage103,582 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 18 Sep 2007

Test date18 Sep 2007

Expiry—

Test number341391467284

Mileage103,582 mi

PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 4 Oct 2006

Test date4 Oct 2006

Expiry3 Oct 2007

Test number543937976274

Mileage100,025 mi

FAILED · 30 Sep 2006

Test date30 Sep 2006

Expiry—

Test number163233176286

Mileage100,017 mi

FailFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

PASSED · 26 Sep 2005

Test date26 Sep 2005

Expiry25 Sep 2006

Test number452919865232

Mileage94,894 mi

FAILED · 22 Sep 2005

Test date22 Sep 2005

Expiry—

Test number374655665249

Mileage94,892 mi

FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)