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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

LS56 LFB
MOTValid
MOT due7 Sep 2026
First reg18 Jan 2007
Mileage142,994 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 November 2025.

PASSED · 18 Aug 2025
Test date18 Aug 2025
Expiry7 Sep 2026
Test number845255633160
Mileage142,994 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2024
Test date2 Sep 2024
Expiry7 Sep 2025
Test number873293205447
Mileage141,622 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Aug 2023
Test date22 Aug 2023
Expiry7 Sep 2024
Test number894205603526
Mileage135,060 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorytps indicates a fault
MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront power steering noisy and slightly heavy
FAILED · 22 Aug 2023
Test date22 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number754703556275
Mileage135,059 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisorytps indicates a fault
MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront power steering noisy and slightly heavy
PASSED · 8 Sep 2022
Test date8 Sep 2022
Expiry7 Sep 2023
Test number289704235549
Mileage123,633 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryaccident damage to front bumper,N/S/F wing and N/S/F door
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 5 Sep 2022
Test date5 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number272286947858
Mileage123,630 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryTPS LIGHT ON DASH
AdvisoryDAMAGE TO N/S DOOR AND WING
AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LIGHT INOP
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM LIMIT 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPOWER STEERING STIFF NEEDS INVESTIGATING
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment LOW EFFORT (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED · 3 Sep 2021
Test date3 Sep 2021
Expiry2 Sep 2022
Test number327088226776
Mileage109,303 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Damage to body
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 25 Jun 2021
Test date25 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number184429586719
Mileage109,226 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
FAILED · 6 May 2021
Test date6 May 2021
Expiry
Test number147127337405
Mileage109,110 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryTyre light is showing..!!!
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Zero effort. (1.4.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Also has screw sticking out..!!! (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front of Bumper has sharp edge sticking out..!!! (6.2.1 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake has low effort. !!!
PASSED · 22 Apr 2020
Test date22 Apr 2020
Expiry21 Apr 2021
Test number983611376956
Mileage101,286 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front DAMAGED TO BODY PANELS
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Apr 2020
Test date7 Apr 2020
Expiry
Test number419626122281
Mileage101,275 mi
AdvisoryTPS FAILER ON DASH
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front DAMAGED TO BODY PANELS
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components TOUCHING BALL JOINT NUT ON FULL LOCK (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Mar 2018
Test date19 Mar 2018
Expiry18 Mar 2019
Test number890797744199
Mileage89,600 mi
PASSED · 27 Jan 2017
Test date27 Jan 2017
Expiry26 Jan 2018
Test number101881402016
Mileage80,139 mi
FAILED · 25 Jan 2017
Test date25 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number143498624250
Mileage80,139 mi
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 11 Jan 2016
Test date11 Jan 2016
Expiry24 Jan 2017
Test number296958261903
Mileage71,555 mi
PASSED · 5 Jan 2015
Test date5 Jan 2015
Expiry24 Jan 2016
Test number476395605063
Mileage62,832 mi
FAILED · 5 Jan 2015
Test date5 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number676635705096
Mileage62,832 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 17 Jan 2014
Test date17 Jan 2014
Expiry24 Jan 2015
Test number377527514025
Mileage57,525 mi
FAILED · 17 Jan 2014
Test date17 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number409597014061
Mileage57,525 mi
PrsOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
PrsNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
PrsOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
PrsNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
PASSED · 12 Jan 2013
Test date12 Jan 2013
Expiry24 Jan 2014
Test number107082013051
Mileage51,126 mi
PASSED · 14 Jan 2012
Test date14 Jan 2012
Expiry24 Jan 2013
Test number179014112417
Mileage45,073 mi
PASSED · 25 Jan 2011
Test date25 Jan 2011
Expiry24 Jan 2012
Test number309265021020
Mileage39,279 mi
User Enteredstone chip in windscreen
User Enteredoil leak from engine
PASSED · 7 Jan 2010
Test date7 Jan 2010
Expiry18 Jan 2011
Test number674837500088
Mileage30,536 mi
FAILED · 7 Jan 2010
Test date7 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number843537900018
Mileage30,636 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)