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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

LA56 PXS
MOTValid
MOT due12 Nov 2026
First reg22 Jan 2007
Mileage169,825 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 24 June 2026.

PASSED · 13 Nov 2025
Test date13 Nov 2025
Expiry12 Nov 2026
Test number504394539503
Mileage169,825 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 13 Nov 2025
Test date13 Nov 2025
Expiry—
Test number965147199410
Mileage169,825 mi
PrsCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2024
Test date26 Oct 2024
Expiry12 Nov 2025
Test number639458952623
Mileage165,306 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 Oct 2024
Test date26 Oct 2024
Expiry—
Test number384493335721
Mileage165,306 mi
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2023
Test date2 Nov 2023
Expiry12 Nov 2024
Test number293875181837
Mileage162,430 mi
Advisoryunder tray covers fitted time of test
FAILED · 1 Nov 2023
Test date1 Nov 2023
Expiry—
Test number497245153293
Mileage162,413 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
Advisoryengine cover under trays fitted
AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
PASSED · 9 Nov 2022
Test date9 Nov 2022
Expiry12 Nov 2023
Test number937045126452
Mileage148,890 mi
PASSED · 10 Nov 2021
Test date10 Nov 2021
Expiry12 Nov 2022
Test number424188787409
Mileage132,247 mi
PASSED · 11 Nov 2020
Test date11 Nov 2020
Expiry12 Nov 2021
Test number324676246365
Mileage118,089 mi
PASSED · 30 Apr 2019
Test date30 Apr 2019
Expiry12 Nov 2020
Test number831755650297
Mileage113,701 mi
PASSED · 26 Apr 2018
Test date26 Apr 2018
Expiry12 May 2019
Test number780478156743
Mileage109,493 mi
FAILED · 24 Apr 2018
Test date24 Apr 2018
Expiry—
Test number200151224652
Mileage109,458 mi
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)
PASSED · 13 Apr 2017
Test date13 Apr 2017
Expiry12 May 2018
Test number334660981828
Mileage106,167 mi
PASSED · 6 May 2016
Test date6 May 2016
Expiry12 May 2017
Test number183203260036
Mileage95,106 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryengine oil leak
Advisoryengine smoky
Advisoryengine cover and under tray fitted
Advisorynearside door mirror missing
Advisoryoffside rear wing, bumper and tailgate damaged
Advisoryrear diff heavy surface corrosion
FAILED · 6 May 2016
Test date6 May 2016
Expiry—
Test number479660907390
Mileage95,101 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FailOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryengine oil leak
Advisoryengine smoky
Advisoryengine cover and under tray fitted
Advisorynearside door mirror missing
Advisoryoffside rear wing, bumper and tailgate damaged
Advisoryrear diff heavy surface corrosion
PASSED · 9 May 2015
Test date9 May 2015
Expiry12 May 2016
Test number647419925115
Mileage85,262 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)
User Enterednon obligatory mirror missing
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 9 May 2015
Test date9 May 2015
Expiry—
Test number135749225132
Mileage85,253 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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)
User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 10 May 2014
Test date10 May 2014
Expiry12 May 2015
Test number439630534160
Mileage81,798 mi
PASSED · 4 May 2013
Test date4 May 2013
Expiry12 May 2014
Test number975144523161
Mileage76,847 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 5 May 2012
Test date5 May 2012
Expiry12 May 2013
Test number349136522159
Mileage73,577 mi
PASSED · 13 May 2011
Test date13 May 2011
Expiry12 May 2012
Test number779303031171
Mileage60,958 mi
User EnteredBrake warning light staying on
PASSED · 13 May 2010
Test date13 May 2010
Expiry12 May 2011
Test number773763930160
Mileage48,081 mi
PASSED · 20 Jan 2010
Test date20 Jan 2010
Expiry22 Jan 2011
Test number253120420070
Mileage45,560 mi