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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

M40S FD
MOTValid
MOT due15 Oct 2026
First reg27 Sep 2006
Mileage82,218 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 January 2026.

PASSED · 16 Oct 2025
Test date16 Oct 2025
Expiry15 Oct 2026
Test number939774385973
Mileage82,218 mi
Advisorysurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 16 Oct 2025
Test date16 Oct 2025
Expiry—
Test number988737246349
Mileage82,218 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisorysurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2024
Test date2 Oct 2024
Expiry11 Oct 2025
Test number446408733133
Mileage79,839 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
PASSED · 9 Oct 2023
Test date9 Oct 2023
Expiry11 Oct 2024
Test number872371604086
Mileage77,936 mi
FAILED · 9 Oct 2023
Test date9 Oct 2023
Expiry—
Test number887819684834
Mileage77,936 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 12 Oct 2022
Test date12 Oct 2022
Expiry11 Oct 2023
Test number657932998039
Mileage75,979 mi
FAILED · 4 Oct 2022
Test date4 Oct 2022
Expiry—
Test number282184797316
Mileage75,962 mi
MajorOffside 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2021
Test date5 Oct 2021
Expiry7 Oct 2022
Test number625115474911
Mileage73,884 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2020
Test date8 Oct 2020
Expiry7 Oct 2021
Test number360954035371
Mileage73,374 mi
Advisoryfuel cap seal deteriorated
Advisoryengine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Sep 2019
Test date26 Sep 2019
Expiry7 Oct 2020
Test number923210992157
Mileage71,959 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advice (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryfuel cap seal deteriorated
Advisoryengine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut side wall
PASSED · 8 Oct 2018
Test date8 Oct 2018
Expiry7 Oct 2019
Test number449641212926
Mileage70,462 mi
FAILED · 8 Oct 2018
Test date8 Oct 2018
Expiry—
Test number247098478737
Mileage70,462 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2017
Test date2 Oct 2017
Expiry5 Oct 2018
Test number377865626336
Mileage66,095 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 2 Oct 2017
Test date2 Oct 2017
Expiry—
Test number152447672945
Mileage66,905 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2016
Test date30 Sep 2016
Expiry5 Oct 2017
Test number685275402746
Mileage61,268 mi
PASSED · 2 Oct 2015
Test date2 Oct 2015
Expiry5 Oct 2016
Test number686243167337
Mileage55,971 mi
PASSED · 6 Oct 2014
Test date6 Oct 2014
Expiry5 Oct 2015
Test number915369774223
Mileage51,940 mi
FAILED · 30 Sep 2014
Test date30 Sep 2014
Expiry—
Test number839783274245
Mileage51,831 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Sep 2013
Test date27 Sep 2013
Expiry30 Sep 2014
Test number225120973254
Mileage48,277 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 14 Sep 2012
Test date14 Sep 2012
Expiry30 Sep 2013
Test number605178052246
Mileage44,211 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 11 Sep 2012
Test date11 Sep 2012
Expiry—
Test number767685252255
Mileage44,211 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2011
Test date1 Oct 2011
Expiry30 Sep 2012
Test number757354771264
Mileage38,568 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 1 Oct 2011
Test date1 Oct 2011
Expiry—
Test number399814571421
Mileage38,568 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 25 Sep 2010
Test date25 Sep 2010
Expiry27 Sep 2011
Test number751998760288
Mileage31,736 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Enteredfront tyres wearing on edge
PASSED · 26 Sep 2009
Test date26 Sep 2009
Expiry27 Sep 2010
Test number400859669227
Mileage22,718 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)