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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

LX53 TGN
MOTExpired
MOT due7 Jan 2026
First reg30 Sep 2003
Mileage106,869 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 March 2026.

FAILED · 20 Jan 2026
Test date20 Jan 2026
Expiry—
Test number594138681111
Mileage106,869 mi
MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryfront bumper loose
Advisoryrear bumper loose
PASSED · 8 Jan 2025
Test date8 Jan 2025
Expiry7 Jan 2026
Test number827155786863
Mileage98,602 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2023
Test date7 Dec 2023
Expiry6 Dec 2024
Test number865506151515
Mileage94,392 mi
PASSED · 8 Nov 2022
Test date8 Nov 2022
Expiry7 Nov 2023
Test number793794450035
Mileage93,324 mi
MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 31 Oct 2022
Test date31 Oct 2022
Expiry—
Test number456034504607
Mileage93,313 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2021
Test date26 Oct 2021
Expiry7 Nov 2022
Test number756224968010
Mileage92,720 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2020
Test date4 Nov 2020
Expiry7 Nov 2021
Test number193043721853
Mileage91,870 mi
PASSED · 6 Nov 2019
Test date6 Nov 2019
Expiry7 Nov 2020
Test number724458234247
Mileage90,435 mi
PASSED · 7 Nov 2018
Test date7 Nov 2018
Expiry7 Nov 2019
Test number904684600951
Mileage88,150 mi
PASSED · 8 Nov 2017
Test date8 Nov 2017
Expiry7 Nov 2018
Test number493592562179
Mileage85,577 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing badly on inner edge? (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
FAILED · 6 Nov 2017
Test date6 Nov 2017
Expiry—
Test number221113610799
Mileage85,573 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing badly on inner edge? (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
PASSED · 4 Nov 2016
Test date4 Nov 2016
Expiry7 Nov 2017
Test number215115230017
Mileage82,699 mi
AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper rubber Starting to split
PASSED · 6 Nov 2015
Test date6 Nov 2015
Expiry7 Nov 2016
Test number437273114518
Mileage77,196 mi
AdvisoryEngine coolant light on.
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNail in tread of n/s/f tyre.
FAILED · 5 Nov 2015
Test date5 Nov 2015
Expiry—
Test number936416049521
Mileage77,189 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.
AdvisoryEngine coolant light on.
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNail in tread of n/s/f tyre.
DangerousNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
PASSED · 5 Nov 2014
Test date5 Nov 2014
Expiry7 Nov 2015
Test number455119404355
Mileage74,621 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 5 Nov 2013
Test date5 Nov 2013
Expiry7 Nov 2014
Test number385129503398
Mileage72,631 mi
FAILED · 5 Nov 2013
Test date5 Nov 2013
Expiry—
Test number497199703353
Mileage72,631 mi
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 1 Nov 2012
Test date1 Nov 2012
Expiry7 Nov 2013
Test number386306002327
Mileage71,348 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 31 Oct 2012
Test date31 Oct 2012
Expiry—
Test number178755102321
Mileage71,348 mi
FailOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 7 Nov 2011
Test date7 Nov 2011
Expiry7 Nov 2012
Test number438831111329
Mileage69,626 mi
FAILED · 4 Nov 2011
Test date4 Nov 2011
Expiry—
Test number997098201382
Mileage69,625 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 5 Nov 2010
Test date5 Nov 2010
Expiry7 Nov 2011
Test number420879100434
Mileage63,714 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 5 Nov 2009
Test date5 Nov 2009
Expiry7 Nov 2010
Test number213469509300
Mileage59,022 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside and nearside front tyres worn inside edge
PASSED · 5 Nov 2008
Test date5 Nov 2008
Expiry7 Nov 2009
Test number423230918486
Mileage51,423 mi
User EnteredOffside front tyre bald on inner edge and has cut in tread.
User EnteredNearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.
FAILED · 5 Nov 2008
Test date5 Nov 2008
Expiry—
Test number634050718398
Mileage51,422 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOffside front lower suspension arm,rear rubber mounting going soft.
PASSED · 8 Nov 2007
Test date8 Nov 2007
Expiry7 Nov 2008
Test number820902517345
Mileage34,292 mi
PASSED · 10 Oct 2007
Test date10 Oct 2007
Expiry9 Oct 2008
Test number463953787291
Mileage34,130 mi
PASSED · 25 Sep 2006
Test date25 Sep 2006
Expiry30 Sep 2007
Test number483148866293
Mileage24,897 mi
FAILED · 22 Sep 2006
Test date22 Sep 2006
Expiry—
Test number873535166220
Mileage24,736 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a tear, 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)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)