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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

MA56 AWU
MOTValid
MOT due31 Mar 2027
First reg25 Sep 2006
Mileage170,533 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 12 April 2026.

PASSED · 1 Apr 2026
Test date1 Apr 2026
Expiry31 Mar 2027
Test number245616165815
Mileage170,533 mi
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryrear subframe corroded
PASSED · 19 Nov 2024
Test date19 Nov 2024
Expiry24 Nov 2025
Test number138263191817
Mileage167,174 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost to the limit on offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySill covers and undertrays not allowing full inspection
PASSED · 21 Nov 2023
Test date21 Nov 2023
Expiry24 Nov 2024
Test number583149831233
Mileage161,807 mi
Advisoryouter sill covers fitted to vehicle
Advisoryrear brake pads getting low
FAILED · 7 Nov 2023
Test date7 Nov 2023
Expiry—
Test number533786323107
Mileage161,536 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisoryouter sill covers fitted to vehicle
Advisoryrear brake pads getting low
PASSED · 25 Nov 2022
Test date25 Nov 2022
Expiry24 Nov 2023
Test number519666947203
Mileage158,037 mi
AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak,from steel pipe rack to column (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (i))
PASSED · 18 Nov 2021
Test date18 Nov 2021
Expiry24 Nov 2022
Test number384014803614
Mileage154,353 mi
Advisoryslight bind o/s/r brake
MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
PASSED · 18 Nov 2020
Test date18 Nov 2020
Expiry24 Nov 2021
Test number294123997727
Mileage151,468 mi
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryouter / inner sill covers fitted
AdvisoryPAS pipes showing some corrosion
PASSED · 20 May 2019
Test date20 May 2019
Expiry24 Nov 2020
Test number447354805882
Mileage146,502 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront under tray damaged
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryparking brake just made requirements nearside weaker some adjustment advised
AdvisoryRear heat shield partially insecure
PASSED · 25 May 2018
Test date25 May 2018
Expiry24 May 2019
Test number869009833211
Mileage143,520 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 24 May 2017
Test date24 May 2017
Expiry23 May 2018
Test number458162442460
Mileage140,296 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 24 May 2017
Test date24 May 2017
Expiry—
Test number223754099108
Mileage140,292 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 14 May 2016
Test date14 May 2016
Expiry21 May 2017
Test number198717077265
Mileage135,967 mi
Advisoryo/s/r tyre worn
PASSED · 22 May 2015
Test date22 May 2015
Expiry21 May 2016
Test number335872845188
Mileage127,555 mi
PASSED · 9 Dec 2013
Test date9 Dec 2013
Expiry8 Dec 2014
Test number728033243318
Mileage105,088 mi
PASSED · 13 Nov 2012
Test date13 Nov 2012
Expiry12 Nov 2013
Test number445938012343
Mileage86,765 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2011
Test date20 Sep 2011
Expiry25 Sep 2012
Test number397633761230
Mileage76,514 mi
FAILED · 20 Sep 2011
Test date20 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number255313661206
Mileage76,514 mi
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 20 Sep 2010
Test date20 Sep 2010
Expiry25 Sep 2011
Test number831303260251
Mileage68,823 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 20 Sep 2010
Test date20 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number384073860269
Mileage68,823 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 9 Sep 2009
Test date9 Sep 2009
Expiry25 Sep 2010
Test number881072859266
Mileage60,985 mi