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BMW

3 SERIES · Green

M3MH M
MOTValid
MOT due22 Jul 2026
First reg25 Aug 2004
Mileage115,401 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 April 2026.

PASSED · 15 Jul 2025
Test date15 Jul 2025
Expiry22 Jul 2026
Test number579827307802
Mileage115,401 mi
PASSED · 23 Jul 2024
Test date23 Jul 2024
Expiry22 Jul 2025
Test number659213855352
Mileage114,347 mi
FAILED · 24 Jun 2024
Test date24 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number576444056111
Mileage114,343 mi
MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets missing (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 3 May 2023
Test date3 May 2023
Expiry28 May 2024
Test number656835957264
Mileage108,585 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 19 Apr 2023
Test date19 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number484442717234
Mileage108,391 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexi hose behind rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexi hose behind rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 9 May 2022
Test date9 May 2022
Expiry28 May 2023
Test number319149911840
Mileage101,846 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 12 May 2021
Test date12 May 2021
Expiry28 May 2022
Test number408975162352
Mileage94,791 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 7 May 2020
Test date7 May 2020
Expiry28 May 2021
Test number165391975170
Mileage88,655 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryparking brake lever has little reserve tavel
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 9 May 2019
Test date9 May 2019
Expiry28 May 2020
Test number439881588163
Mileage81,957 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to perish
FAILED · 2 May 2019
Test date2 May 2019
Expiry
Test number252136867914
Mileage81,801 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to perish
PASSED · 10 May 2018
Test date10 May 2018
Expiry28 May 2019
Test number542844820638
Mileage73,796 mi
PASSED · 11 May 2017
Test date11 May 2017
Expiry28 May 2018
Test number515547474826
Mileage65,191 mi
FAILED · 11 May 2017
Test date11 May 2017
Expiry
Test number374971290226
Mileage65,191 mi
FailHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
PASSED · 12 May 2016
Test date12 May 2016
Expiry28 May 2017
Test number347633568339
Mileage56,439 mi
FAILED · 12 May 2016
Test date12 May 2016
Expiry
Test number228179684546
Mileage56,439 mi
FailNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 · 29 May 2015
Test date29 May 2015
Expiry28 May 2016
Test number729049345142
Mileage47,812 mi
FAILED · 28 May 2015
Test date28 May 2015
Expiry
Test number928798345119
Mileage47,809 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Aug 2014
Test date26 Aug 2014
Expiry15 Sep 2015
Test number175658634223
Mileage38,971 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 26 Aug 2014
Test date26 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number576948534278
Mileage38,971 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 16 Sep 2013
Test date16 Sep 2013
Expiry15 Sep 2014
Test number867939953281
Mileage33,747 mi
PASSED · 10 Sep 2012
Test date10 Sep 2012
Expiry9 Sep 2013
Test number756594152204
Mileage28,105 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 7 Sep 2011
Test date7 Sep 2011
Expiry6 Sep 2012
Test number986260851243
Mileage21,448 mi
FAILED · 2 Sep 2011
Test date2 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number385835941242
Mileage21,442 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 25 Aug 2010
Test date25 Aug 2010
Expiry27 Aug 2011
Test number402207330289
Mileage16,841 mi
PASSED · 20 Aug 2009
Test date20 Aug 2009
Expiry27 Aug 2010
Test number772212739244
Mileage12,701 mi
PASSED · 27 Aug 2008
Test date27 Aug 2008
Expiry27 Aug 2009
Test number594880448240
Mileage8,541 mi
PASSED · 28 Aug 2007
Test date28 Aug 2007
Expiry27 Aug 2008
Test number633700447204
Mileage6,702 mi