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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

LC03 AWR
MOTValid
MOT due10 Nov 2026
First reg22 May 2003
Mileage116,697 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 December 2025.

PASSED · 11 Nov 2025
Test date11 Nov 2025
Expiry10 Nov 2026
Test number942877877740
Mileage116,697 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2024
Test date4 Nov 2024
Expiry8 Nov 2025
Test number264397510197
Mileage110,626 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Nov 2023
Test date8 Nov 2023
Expiry8 Nov 2024
Test number701292974089
Mileage105,132 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Also noise from brakes when wheel is rotated (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Nov 2022
Test date9 Nov 2022
Expiry8 Nov 2023
Test number320232835815
Mileage101,649 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryslight seepage from o/s rear CV joint
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2021
Test date16 Oct 2021
Expiry15 Oct 2022
Test number304274215369
Mileage96,625 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryfuel cap seal perished/deteriorated
PASSED · 15 Oct 2020
Test date15 Oct 2020
Expiry14 Oct 2021
Test number520713468761
Mileage90,941 mi
Advisoryfuel cap seal perishing
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 15 Oct 2020
Test date15 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number932363677961
Mileage90,941 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisoryfuel cap seal perishing
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2019
Test date5 Apr 2019
Expiry11 Oct 2020
Test number464778615714
Mileage83,256 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear/console both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 3 Apr 2019
Test date3 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number552668524737
Mileage83,236 mi
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear/console both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Apr 2018
Test date11 Apr 2018
Expiry11 Apr 2019
Test number436739259031
Mileage78,774 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 11 Apr 2018
Test date11 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number252061043588
Mileage78,774 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 12 Apr 2017
Test date12 Apr 2017
Expiry11 Apr 2018
Test number311779293099
Mileage72,489 mi
Advisorycovers and shields fitted
PASSED · 9 Apr 2016
Test date9 Apr 2016
Expiry8 Apr 2017
Test number529695483443
Mileage65,770 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
PASSED · 8 Apr 2015
Test date8 Apr 2015
Expiry7 Apr 2016
Test number309158195009
Mileage58,977 mi
FAILED · 8 Apr 2015
Test date8 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number749648295024
Mileage58,977 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNearside front tyre worn outer shoulder and close to legal limit
User EnteredScrew in centre of treaded area of nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 12 May 2014
Test date12 May 2014
Expiry22 May 2015
Test number128662334162
Mileage55,412 mi
PASSED · 15 May 2013
Test date15 May 2013
Expiry22 May 2014
Test number196345533160
Mileage51,258 mi
FAILED · 15 May 2013
Test date15 May 2013
Expiry
Test number559895133190
Mileage51,258 mi
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredouter sills covered
PASSED · 15 May 2012
Test date15 May 2012
Expiry22 May 2013
Test number766966332170
Mileage47,086 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredouter sills covered
User Enteredrear pads appear low
PASSED · 14 May 2011
Test date14 May 2011
Expiry22 May 2012
Test number865044131138
Mileage42,206 mi
FAILED · 13 May 2011
Test date13 May 2011
Expiry
Test number806113631162
Mileage42,206 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
User Enteredfront tyres worn on edges
PASSED · 17 May 2010
Test date17 May 2010
Expiry22 May 2011
Test number610137230195
Mileage36,848 mi
User Enteredrear tyres tread low
PASSED · 11 May 2009
Test date11 May 2009
Expiry22 May 2010
Test number842711539132
Mileage31,374 mi
User Enteredfront bumper damaged
PASSED · 15 May 2008
Test date15 May 2008
Expiry22 May 2009
Test number772226238135
Mileage26,149 mi
PASSED · 10 May 2007
Test date10 May 2007
Expiry22 May 2008
Test number601440937196
Mileage20,836 mi
PASSED · 5 May 2006
Test date5 May 2006
Expiry22 May 2007
Test number721145626143
Mileage15,397 mi