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BMW

M3 · Blue

LB52 XEF
MOTValid
MOT due3 Sep 2026
First reg1 Sep 2002
Mileage128,264 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Sep 2026

Vehicle age

23 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 September 2025.

PASSED · 4 Sep 2025
Test date4 Sep 2025
Expiry3 Sep 2026
Test number580864817311
Mileage128,264 mi
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))
FAILED · 21 Aug 2025
Test date21 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number178136949912
Mileage128,251 mi
MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorHazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
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))
PASSED · 12 May 2022
Test date12 May 2022
Expiry21 May 2023
Test number576401099852
Mileage124,494 mi
AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
PASSED · 8 May 2021
Test date8 May 2021
Expiry21 May 2022
Test number439516993612
Mileage121,916 mi
PASSED · 22 May 2020
Test date22 May 2020
Expiry21 May 2021
Test number682289756041
Mileage117,502 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryrear seat removed at time of test
PASSED · 29 Sep 2018
Test date29 Sep 2018
Expiry28 Sep 2019
Test number507832239241
Mileage116,257 mi
PASSED · 26 Aug 2017
Test date26 Aug 2017
Expiry23 Sep 2018
Test number142345031142
Mileage112,063 mi
AdvisoryAll tyre outer edges wearing off
AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bulb slightly discoloured
FAILED · 26 Aug 2017
Test date26 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number551476037734
Mileage112,063 mi
AdvisoryAll tyre outer edges wearing off
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bulb slightly discoloured
PASSED · 25 Aug 2016
Test date25 Aug 2016
Expiry23 Sep 2017
Test number850906796323
Mileage110,283 mi
PASSED · 17 Sep 2015
Test date17 Sep 2015
Expiry23 Sep 2016
Test number867078336479
Mileage109,064 mi
PASSED · 26 Aug 2014
Test date26 Aug 2014
Expiry23 Sep 2015
Test number806158034212
Mileage107,834 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 10 Sep 2013
Test date10 Sep 2013
Expiry23 Sep 2014
Test number795053553206
Mileage105,987 mi
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)
User Enteredfront to rear steel brake pipes are damaged
PASSED · 19 Sep 2012
Test date19 Sep 2012
Expiry23 Sep 2013
Test number627553662288
Mileage100,319 mi
PASSED · 23 Sep 2011
Test date23 Sep 2011
Expiry23 Sep 2012
Test number855586261279
Mileage94,030 mi
FAILED · 19 Sep 2011
Test date19 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number956232061244
Mileage93,991 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 23 Sep 2010
Test date23 Sep 2010
Expiry23 Sep 2011
Test number321716260451
Mileage85,583 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 22 Sep 2009
Test date22 Sep 2009
Expiry23 Sep 2010
Test number564545969258
Mileage76,790 mi
PASSED · 24 Sep 2008
Test date24 Sep 2008
Expiry23 Sep 2009
Test number330308568440
Mileage70,464 mi
FAILED · 18 Sep 2008
Test date18 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number354922568468
Mileage70,375 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredfront tyres are wearing on outer edges
PASSED · 21 Sep 2007
Test date21 Sep 2007
Expiry20 Sep 2008
Test number524714767270
Mileage59,299 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 14 Sep 2006
Test date14 Sep 2006
Expiry13 Sep 2007
Test number313687156406
Mileage47,971 mi