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318CI SPORT CONVERTIBLE · Blue

KG53 UMC
BMW KG53 UMC
MOTExpired
MOT due8 Nov 2022
First reg1 Oct 2003
Mileage103,681 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 January 2026.

PASSED · 9 Nov 2021
Test date9 Nov 2021
Expiry8 Nov 2022
Test number820104238231
Mileage103,681 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Oct 2021
Test date19 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number854904319106
Mileage103,673 mi
MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front DISCK BACKING PLATE INSECURE
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Aug 2019
Test date21 Aug 2019
Expiry20 Aug 2020
Test number396085474149
Mileage103,599 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Aug 2019
Test date17 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number101214645374
Mileage103,599 mi
MajorOffside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition screen has crack o/s/f (3.2 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Jun 2018
Test date30 Jun 2018
Expiry29 Jun 2019
Test number850105639751
Mileage96,106 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear brakes noisy but performance not affected
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 14 Jun 2018
Test date14 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number100956081822
Mileage96,106 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Advisoryrear brakes noisy but performance not effected
PASSED · 7 Dec 2016
Test date7 Dec 2016
Expiry6 Dec 2017
Test number929317834989
Mileage87,157 mi
Advisoryunder trays fitted
Advisorygeneral under body corrosion
FAILED · 4 Nov 2016
Test date4 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number518481779293
Mileage86,995 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
FailOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailBrake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
PASSED · 16 Nov 2015
Test date16 Nov 2015
Expiry15 Nov 2016
Test number607695686708
Mileage80,320 mi
Advisoryengine covers and under trays fitted
Advisorybrake pad warning light on
Advisoryfront to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Advisoryoil leaks
Advisoryboth rear coil springs corroded
Advisoryboth rear tyres worn low on tread
FAILED · 3 Nov 2015
Test date3 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number907324621583
Mileage80,317 mi
Advisoryengine covers and under trays fitted
Advisorybrake pad warning light on
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisoryfront to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Advisoryoil leaks
Advisoryboth rear coil springs corroded
Advisoryboth rear tyres worn low on tread
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 30 Oct 2014
Test date30 Oct 2014
Expiry31 Oct 2015
Test number647813104318
Mileage72,586 mi
PASSED · 1 Nov 2013
Test date1 Nov 2013
Expiry31 Oct 2014
Test number136115103395
Mileage65,924 mi
FAILED · 19 Aug 2013
Test date19 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number348881833424
Mileage65,770 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 25 Jul 2012
Test date25 Jul 2012
Expiry24 Jul 2013
Test number978697002233
Mileage58,506 mi
FAILED · 25 Jul 2012
Test date25 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number618047902214
Mileage56,506 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2011
Test date15 Oct 2011
Expiry30 Oct 2012
Test number218068781296
Mileage54,034 mi
FAILED · 13 Oct 2011
Test date13 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number615726881277
Mileage54,031 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 26 Oct 2010
Test date26 Oct 2010
Expiry30 Oct 2011
Test number153499390272
Mileage46,846 mi
PASSED · 31 Oct 2009
Test date31 Oct 2009
Expiry30 Oct 2010
Test number240134609324
Mileage39,537 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2008
Test date14 Oct 2008
Expiry28 Oct 2009
Test number811668488228
Mileage32,176 mi
PASSED · 20 Oct 2007
Test date20 Oct 2007
Expiry28 Oct 2008
Test number330533797246
Mileage25,608 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 21 Oct 2006
Test date21 Oct 2006
Expiry28 Oct 2007
Test number664914796271
Mileage20,095 mi