MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Black

MF05 YXB
MOTExpired
MOT due31 Aug 2025
First reg11 Mar 2005
Mileage180,962 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 19 September 2025.

PASSED · 30 Aug 2024
Test date30 Aug 2024
Expiry31 Aug 2025
Test number832443839396
Mileage180,962 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 28 Aug 2024
Test date28 Aug 2024
Expiry—
Test number869417239528
Mileage180,936 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Sep 2023
Test date1 Sep 2023
Expiry31 Aug 2024
Test number988595545532
Mileage174,089 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Jul 2021
Test date14 Jul 2021
Expiry13 Jul 2022
Test number270549132809
Mileage174,043 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases font flexy (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
FAILED · 8 Jul 2021
Test date8 Jul 2021
Expiry—
Test number417402420051
Mileage174,041 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases font flexy (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jun 2020
Test date3 Jun 2020
Expiry26 Jun 2021
Test number567645284649
Mileage166,939 mi
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 2 Jun 2020
Test date2 Jun 2020
Expiry—
Test number263546212849
Mileage166,939 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Jun 2019
Test date27 Jun 2019
Expiry26 Jun 2020
Test number605468469217
Mileage159,368 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 27 Jun 2019
Test date27 Jun 2019
Expiry—
Test number883949827576
Mileage159,368 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jun 2018
Test date25 Jun 2018
Expiry24 Jun 2019
Test number796532926175
Mileage149,764 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 17 May 2018
Test date17 May 2018
Expiry—
Test number597130580781
Mileage149,758 mi
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 7 Jun 2017
Test date7 Jun 2017
Expiry9 Jun 2018
Test number839662461175
Mileage139,781 mi
Advisoryrear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
FAILED · 7 Jun 2017
Test date7 Jun 2017
Expiry—
Test number823494178981
Mileage139,781 mi
Advisoryrear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
PASSED · 10 Jun 2016
Test date10 Jun 2016
Expiry9 Jun 2017
Test number392463863712
Mileage129,180 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 8 Jun 2016
Test date8 Jun 2016
Expiry—
Test number277094634002
Mileage129,165 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 24 Jul 2015
Test date24 Jul 2015
Expiry23 Jul 2016
Test number995065305211
Mileage120,058 mi
FAILED · 24 Jul 2015
Test date24 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number857705505264
Mileage120,058 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 16 Jul 2014
Test date16 Jul 2014
Expiry15 Jul 2015
Test number969277894148
Mileage113,539 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
FAILED · 14 Jul 2014
Test date14 Jul 2014
Expiry—
Test number967145594150
Mileage113,523 mi
FailBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
FAILED · 9 Jul 2014
Test date9 Jul 2014
Expiry—
Test number268680194402
Mileage113,264 mi
FailBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredtyre warning light on
PASSED · 17 Jun 2013
Test date17 Jun 2013
Expiry16 Jun 2014
Test number228668763158
Mileage99,081 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 25 Apr 2012
Test date25 Apr 2012
Expiry24 Apr 2013
Test number389606112156
Mileage84,138 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredoutter sill covers fitted
FAILED · 25 Apr 2012
Test date25 Apr 2012
Expiry—
Test number477896212127
Mileage84,138 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredoutter sill covers fitted
PASSED · 2 Aug 2010
Test date2 Aug 2010
Expiry19 Aug 2011
Test number174244210229
Mileage67,969 mi
PASSED · 23 Jul 2009
Test date23 Jul 2009
Expiry19 Aug 2010
Test number333474409278
Mileage48,491 mi
AdvisoryRear 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)
PASSED · 20 Aug 2008
Test date20 Aug 2008
Expiry19 Aug 2009
Test number194603538283
Mileage42,403 mi
FAILED · 14 Aug 2008
Test date14 Aug 2008
Expiry—
Test number673037528250
Mileage42,377 mi
FailNearside Front 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt