BMW
3 SERIES · Silver
Test date11 Dec 2024
Expiry—
Test number850902357618
Mileage194,798 mi
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MOTExpired
MOT due7 Jan 2025
First reg1 Oct 2002
Mileage194,798 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due4 Sep 2025
Vehicle age
23 years and 9 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 7 September 2025.
Test date8 Jan 2024
Expiry7 Jan 2025
Test number381135248377
Mileage194,413 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Test date9 Feb 2023
Expiry8 Feb 2024
Test number261626552278
Mileage191,697 mi
AdvisoryIntermittent amber oil light on dash
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date26 Jan 2023
Expiry—
Test number740201901826
Mileage191,689 mi
AdvisoryIntermittent amber oil light on dash
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date27 Jan 2022
Expiry26 Jan 2023
Test number418049267016
Mileage188,075 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dampers excessively corroded at top mounting bush.
Test date26 Jan 2022
Expiry—
Test number141451571209
Mileage188,075 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dampers excessively corroded at top mounting bush.
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date13 Jan 2021
Expiry12 Jan 2022
Test number467637962477
Mileage180,700 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Test date18 Nov 2020
Expiry—
Test number320307769238
Mileage180,660 mi
MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))
Test date28 Oct 2020
Expiry—
Test number578710491886
Mileage180,628 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high not adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspention arm has a broken level switch fitted
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt not fitted (5.2.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Test date21 Oct 2019
Expiry28 Oct 2020
Test number293140591123
Mileage175,413 mi
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushess both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension level control broken
Test date29 Oct 2018
Expiry28 Oct 2019
Test number733404321173
Mileage171,597 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryoil light on
Test date23 Oct 2018
Expiry—
Test number441181460728
Mileage171,597 mi
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryoil light on
Test date24 Oct 2017
Expiry23 Oct 2018
Test number917468999961
Mileage166,883 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split
AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad lower than the others
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear inside edge
AdvisoryOffside Front weight leveller arm loose
Test date21 Oct 2017
Expiry—
Test number605466716328
Mileage166,782 mi
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisoryoil light on dash
AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split
AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad lower than the others
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear inside edge
AdvisoryOffside Front weight leveller arm loose
Test date23 Sep 2016
Expiry24 Sep 2017
Test number900835186787
Mileage155,412 mi
Test date20 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number678484254088
Mileage155,366 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working bulb and lens missing (1.1.C.1d)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum with bald inner section (4.1.E.1)
Test date23 Sep 2015
Expiry24 Sep 2016
Test number565082098838
Mileage148,459 mi
Test date24 Sep 2014
Expiry24 Sep 2015
Test number486787264224
Mileage141,559 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Test date25 Sep 2013
Expiry24 Sep 2014
Test number967158063290
Mileage134,793 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredExhaust corrosion
User EnteredFront brake disc/s lipped
Test date25 Sep 2013
Expiry—
Test number418378063262
Mileage134,793 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredExhaust corrosion
User EnteredFront brake disc/s lipped
Test date11 Sep 2012
Expiry17 Sep 2013
Test number125815452256
Mileage126,926 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Test date10 Sep 2012
Expiry—
Test number358494352247
Mileage126,921 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Test date10 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number255453551292
Mileage121,346 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredCOVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION
User EnteredFRONT DISCS APPEAR WORN
Test date10 Sep 2011
Expiry17 Sep 2012
Test number208443851243
Mileage121,346 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredCOVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION
User EnteredFRONT DISCS APPEAR WORN
Test date11 Sep 2010
Expiry17 Sep 2011
Test number341914450434
Mileage109,304 mi
User EnteredNail in front tyre
Test date20 Aug 2009
Expiry17 Sep 2010
Test number632492339261
Mileage96,026 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Test date20 Aug 2009
Expiry—
Test number362972439265
Mileage96,026 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Test date18 Sep 2008
Expiry17 Sep 2009
Test number414412668213
Mileage79,637 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredo/s number plate light lens missing
Test date4 Jul 2007
Expiry3 Jul 2008
Test number141625787155
Mileage54,453 mi
Test date3 Jan 2007
Expiry2 Jan 2008
Test number644343407009
Mileage50,230 mi