MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Red

LW52 CME
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Jan 2026
First reg27 Sep 2002
Mileage78,096 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 January 2026.

PASSED · 21 Jan 2025
Test date21 Jan 2025
Expiry25 Jan 2026
Test number725952390390
Mileage78,096 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded
AdvisoryNear side rear coil spring corroded
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Jan 2024
Test date23 Jan 2024
Expiry25 Jan 2025
Test number550165725279
Mileage75,860 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded by jacking point
MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jan 2023
Test date10 Jan 2023
Expiry25 Jan 2024
Test number109211342841
Mileage73,969 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded by jacking point
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 9 Jan 2023
Test date9 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number186119508867
Mileage73,969 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded by jacking point
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 26 Jan 2022
Test date26 Jan 2022
Expiry25 Jan 2023
Test number808961856586
Mileage71,374 mi
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth rear shocks absorbors are corroded
FAILED · 21 Jan 2022
Test date21 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number572361655648
Mileage71,374 mi
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth rear shocks absorbors are corroded
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2021
Test date20 Jan 2021
Expiry19 Jan 2022
Test number748241759566
Mileage68,583 mi
FAILED · 14 Dec 2020
Test date14 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number878845736682
Mileage68,552 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Dec 2019
Test date16 Dec 2019
Expiry18 Dec 2020
Test number599818193355
Mileage66,934 mi
FAILED · 16 Dec 2019
Test date16 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number899043912070
Mileage66,933 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Dec 2018
Test date11 Dec 2018
Expiry18 Dec 2019
Test number125828369576
Mileage64,105 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 11 Dec 2018
Test date11 Dec 2018
Expiry
Test number808040242613
Mileage64,104 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 13 Dec 2017
Test date13 Dec 2017
Expiry18 Dec 2018
Test number892447592783
Mileage62,185 mi
FAILED · 12 Dec 2017
Test date12 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number236945004832
Mileage62,185 mi
FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
PASSED · 7 Dec 2016
Test date7 Dec 2016
Expiry18 Dec 2017
Test number176255293022
Mileage59,128 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 7 Dec 2016
Test date7 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number825152004009
Mileage59,127 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 10 Dec 2015
Test date10 Dec 2015
Expiry18 Dec 2016
Test number472141540808
Mileage57,315 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 10 Dec 2014
Test date10 Dec 2014
Expiry18 Dec 2015
Test number327124444319
Mileage55,087 mi
FAILED · 6 Dec 2014
Test date6 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number197300144364
Mileage55,085 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PASSED · 19 Dec 2013
Test date19 Dec 2013
Expiry18 Dec 2014
Test number727813253394
Mileage50,783 mi
PASSED · 7 Dec 2012
Test date7 Dec 2012
Expiry7 Dec 2013
Test number489352042472
Mileage47,511 mi
AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 26 Nov 2011
Test date26 Nov 2011
Expiry7 Dec 2012
Test number278530931369
Mileage44,166 mi
PASSED · 8 Dec 2010
Test date8 Dec 2010
Expiry7 Dec 2011
Test number990642940373
Mileage42,477 mi
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing on edges
PASSED · 7 Dec 2009
Test date7 Dec 2009
Expiry7 Dec 2010
Test number892731049377
Mileage39,278 mi
User Enteredwiper blades split on ends
User Enteredn/s/r tyre slight damage on inner wall
PASSED · 8 Dec 2008
Test date8 Dec 2008
Expiry7 Dec 2009
Test number734063148356
Mileage35,882 mi
FAILED · 30 Nov 2007
Test date30 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number440714637431
Mileage32,335 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 30 Nov 2007
Test date30 Nov 2007
Expiry29 Nov 2008
Test number480514737465
Mileage32,335 mi
PASSED · 21 Nov 2006
Test date21 Nov 2006
Expiry20 Nov 2007
Test number383555026380
Mileage26,496 mi
PASSED · 5 Jan 2006
Test date5 Jan 2006
Expiry4 Jan 2007
Test number632555606051
Mileage16,358 mi
PASSED · 18 Oct 2005
Test date18 Oct 2005
Expiry17 Oct 2006
Test number821181095214
Mileage16,343 mi