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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

L50W ET
MOTExpired
MOT due30 Jun 2026
First reg11 Jun 2003
Mileage161,984 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 June 2026.

PASSED · 1 Jul 2025
Test date1 Jul 2025
Expiry30 Jun 2026
Test number329760618547
Mileage161,984 mi
FAILED · 19 Jun 2025
Test date19 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number941951952180
Mileage161,675 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 May 2024
Test date28 May 2024
Expiry26 Jun 2025
Test number873725511786
Mileage153,112 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Jun 2023
Test date26 Jun 2023
Expiry26 Jun 2024
Test number710309196844
Mileage147,005 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 27 Jun 2022
Test date27 Jun 2022
Expiry26 Jun 2023
Test number957545189904
Mileage140,088 mi
FAILED · 24 Jun 2022
Test date24 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number234666835942
Mileage140,087 mi
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside parking brake is low
PASSED · 2 Jun 2021
Test date2 Jun 2021
Expiry26 Jun 2022
Test number638123469622
Mileage132,517 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 2 Jun 2021
Test date2 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number378275075136
Mileage132,517 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Jun 2020
Test date4 Jun 2020
Expiry26 Jun 2021
Test number127372251396
Mileage124,430 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Jun 2020
Test date4 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number144408989339
Mileage124,430 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 31 May 2019
Test date31 May 2019
Expiry26 Jun 2020
Test number200706614471
Mileage114,444 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 31 May 2019
Test date31 May 2019
Expiry
Test number908015888632
Mileage114,444 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Jun 2018
Test date27 Jun 2018
Expiry26 Jun 2019
Test number688613125606
Mileage107,161 mi
PASSED · 25 Aug 2017
Test date25 Aug 2017
Expiry24 Aug 2018
Test number698732919129
Mileage98,888 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
FAILED · 24 Aug 2017
Test date24 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number875907680484
Mileage98,888 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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 · 23 Jun 2016
Test date23 Jun 2016
Expiry8 Jul 2017
Test number655315990270
Mileage93,765 mi
PASSED · 9 Jul 2015
Test date9 Jul 2015
Expiry8 Jul 2016
Test number306160195124
Mileage86,068 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 2 Jul 2014
Test date2 Jul 2014
Expiry5 Jul 2015
Test number248343784492
Mileage79,372 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 6 Jun 2013
Test date6 Jun 2013
Expiry5 Jul 2014
Test number827107253131
Mileage70,777 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
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 · 20 Jun 2012
Test date20 Jun 2012
Expiry5 Jul 2013
Test number567072472169
Mileage63,257 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2011
Test date6 Jul 2011
Expiry5 Jul 2012
Test number129077481184
Mileage53,259 mi
PASSED · 17 Jun 2010
Test date17 Jun 2010
Expiry2 Jul 2011
Test number373718760112
Mileage43,258 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2009
Test date3 Jul 2009
Expiry2 Jul 2010
Test number843814089159
Mileage33,429 mi
PASSED · 1 Jul 2008
Test date1 Jul 2008
Expiry30 Jun 2009
Test number632953088174
Mileage29,173 mi
PASSED · 23 May 2007
Test date23 May 2007
Expiry12 Jun 2008
Test number212043647157
Mileage22,214 mi
PASSED · 13 Jun 2006
Test date13 Jun 2006
Expiry12 Jun 2007
Test number950654666102
Mileage17,553 mi