BMW
3 SERIES · Silver
Test date27 Aug 2025
Expiry26 Aug 2026
Test number669789719268
Mileage163,369 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MOTValid
MOT due26 Aug 2026
First reg11 Mar 2004
Mileage163,369 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
22 years and 3 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 16 March 2026.
Test date4 Jun 2025
Expiry—
Test number984384233660
Mileage161,695 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Test date23 May 2024
Expiry31 May 2025
Test number468159395109
Mileage153,122 mi
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Test date10 May 2024
Expiry—
Test number601027709095
Mileage152,739 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Test date1 Jun 2023
Expiry31 May 2024
Test number179079612613
Mileage150,929 mi
Test date22 Mar 2022
Expiry12 Apr 2023
Test number692791052711
Mileage150,664 mi
Test date13 Apr 2021
Expiry12 Apr 2022
Test number296754203569
Mileage149,286 mi
Advisoryfuel cap o ring perishing
Advisorybulb failure lights on
AdvisoryCoolant leak at reservoir, also light on dash
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both rear slightly damaged / worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened sprig and shocker differ side to side [ lowed on 1 side] (5.3.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryrear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box splitting at weld close to mot refusal (6.1.2 (a))
Test date7 Apr 2021
Expiry—
Test number512038024687
Mileage149,284 mi
Advisoryfuel cap o ring perishing
Advisorybulb failure lights on
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MinorHazard warning switch faulty intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak at reservoir, also light on dash
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both rear slightly damaged / worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened sprig and shocker differ side to side [ lowed on 1 side] (5.3.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryrear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box splitting at weld close to mot refusal (6.1.2 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date23 Jul 2019
Expiry22 Jan 2021
Test number371183481774
Mileage141,519 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Test date18 Jul 2019
Expiry—
Test number964536835397
Mileage141,516 mi
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date1 Jun 2018
Expiry31 May 2019
Test number836869562621
Mileage133,854 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Test date25 May 2018
Expiry—
Test number660812042041
Mileage133,679 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Test date20 May 2017
Expiry31 May 2018
Test number490582855394
Mileage123,474 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Test date17 May 2017
Expiry—
Test number938233666116
Mileage123,474 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper Boot (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper Boot (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Test date1 Jun 2016
Expiry31 May 2017
Test number943342342853
Mileage112,747 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes on underside (3.6.B.2c)
Test date28 May 2016
Expiry—
Test number648782424779
Mileage112,737 mi
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer split (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer split (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes on underside (3.6.B.2c)
Test date11 Apr 2015
Expiry10 Apr 2016
Test number296731805434
Mileage96,013 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredo/s r tyre badly stepped in inner tread ?
Test date4 Apr 2015
Expiry—
Test number886384895087
Mileage95,990 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredo/s r tyre badly stepped in inner tread ?
Test date12 Feb 2014
Expiry11 Feb 2015
Test number985093344096
Mileage75,292 mi
Test date22 Jan 2013
Expiry9 Feb 2014
Test number186662023079
Mileage65,460 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Test date26 Jan 2012
Expiry9 Feb 2013
Test number168976222092
Mileage60,515 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Test date26 Jan 2012
Expiry—
Test number296406322084
Mileage606,515 mi
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Test date5 Feb 2011
Expiry9 Feb 2012
Test number546896531023
Mileage55,552 mi
Test date10 Feb 2010
Expiry9 Feb 2011
Test number133081340007
Mileage52,128 mi
Test date9 Apr 2009
Expiry8 Apr 2010
Test number943209599060
Mileage47,404 mi
User Enteredslight oil leak around sump and top rear of engine
Test date8 Apr 2009
Expiry—
Test number574258999019
Mileage47,404 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredslight oil leak around sump and top rear of engine
Test date8 Apr 2008
Expiry7 Apr 2009
Test number452629698025
Mileage40,693 mi
Test date2 Apr 2008
Expiry1 Apr 2009
Test number130763498083
Mileage40,693 mi
Test date18 May 2007
Expiry17 May 2008
Test number784148537173
Mileage31,627 mi