MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Brown

LA55 BDY
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Feb 2026
First reg26 Jan 2006
Mileage125,402 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

What's it worth now?

See a free valuation for LA55 BDY.

Car valuation

MOT history

As of 3 January 2026.

PASSED · 11 Feb 2025
Test date11 Feb 2025
Expiry12 Feb 2026
Test number584307174641
Mileage125,402 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Feb 2024
Test date13 Feb 2024
Expiry12 Feb 2025
Test number999924721659
Mileage123,746 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Feb 2024
Test date2 Feb 2024
Expiry—
Test number223465906298
Mileage123,746 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryMain beam different bulbs ( one is LED)
PASSED · 9 Dec 2022
Test date9 Dec 2022
Expiry10 Dec 2023
Test number848096485411
Mileage123,326 mi
MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Dec 2021
Test date11 Dec 2021
Expiry10 Dec 2022
Test number298093155437
Mileage121,836 mi
PASSED · 5 Nov 2020
Test date5 Nov 2020
Expiry9 Nov 2021
Test number572049666834
Mileage119,399 mi
PASSED · 4 May 2019
Test date4 May 2019
Expiry9 Nov 2020
Test number471251184504
Mileage116,884 mi
FAILED · 4 May 2019
Test date4 May 2019
Expiry—
Test number423709786998
Mileage116,884 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 May 2018
Test date9 May 2018
Expiry9 May 2019
Test number448400955456
Mileage113,784 mi
FAILED · 9 May 2018
Test date9 May 2018
Expiry—
Test number397967560068
Mileage113,782 mi
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 22 Apr 2017
Test date22 Apr 2017
Expiry9 May 2018
Test number323499935416
Mileage109,376 mi
PASSED · 10 May 2016
Test date10 May 2016
Expiry9 May 2017
Test number207148048141
Mileage104,614 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisoryo/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge
FAILED · 10 May 2016
Test date10 May 2016
Expiry—
Test number718531414240
Mileage104,613 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisoryo/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge
PASSED · 20 Apr 2015
Test date20 Apr 2015
Expiry28 Apr 2016
Test number806370915131
Mileage104,187 mi
PASSED · 9 Apr 2014
Test date9 Apr 2014
Expiry28 Apr 2015
Test number157789594007
Mileage95,143 mi
PASSED · 29 Apr 2013
Test date29 Apr 2013
Expiry28 Apr 2014
Test number475619413154
Mileage95,139 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 12 Apr 2012
Test date12 Apr 2012
Expiry19 Apr 2013
Test number776433802169
Mileage89,004 mi
PASSED · 18 Apr 2011
Test date18 Apr 2011
Expiry19 Apr 2012
Test number265318601112
Mileage81,367 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2010
Test date20 Apr 2010
Expiry19 Apr 2011
Test number764890210137
Mileage74,224 mi
PASSED · 31 Dec 2008
Test date31 Dec 2008
Expiry26 Jan 2010
Test number654826968383
Mileage60,652 mi
FAILED · 31 Dec 2008
Test date31 Dec 2008
Expiry—
Test number480736168481
Mileage60,652 mi
FailFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
FailFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)