MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

MF55 XAW
MOTValid
MOT due27 Nov 2026
First reg17 Sep 2005
Mileage170,752 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 14 May 2026.

PASSED · 20 Nov 2025
Test date20 Nov 2025
Expiry27 Nov 2026
Test number655905427267
Mileage170,752 mi
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 19 Nov 2025
Test date19 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number163603302039
Mileage170,751 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Nov 2024
Test date28 Nov 2024
Expiry27 Nov 2025
Test number940715516437
Mileage154,802 mi
PASSED · 8 Mar 2023
Test date8 Mar 2023
Expiry7 Mar 2024
Test number147890335613
Mileage146,727 mi
PASSED · 12 Jan 2022
Test date12 Jan 2022
Expiry1 Feb 2023
Test number117293983872
Mileage138,036 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop
FAILED · 10 Jan 2022
Test date10 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number902205789929
Mileage138,036 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED · 2 Feb 2021
Test date2 Feb 2021
Expiry1 Feb 2022
Test number986651701814
Mileage130,484 mi
FAILED · 28 Jan 2021
Test date28 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number835995739815
Mileage130,469 mi
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2019
Test date6 Nov 2019
Expiry14 Nov 2020
Test number249250991850
Mileage126,892 mi
PASSED · 15 Nov 2018
Test date15 Nov 2018
Expiry14 Nov 2019
Test number594254234194
Mileage121,140 mi
PASSED · 19 Dec 2017
Test date19 Dec 2017
Expiry18 Dec 2018
Test number860401048201
Mileage114,746 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 14 Dec 2016
Test date14 Dec 2016
Expiry17 Dec 2017
Test number628570096591
Mileage107,753 mi
AdvisoryO/S/R metal brake pipe starting to blister under paint
PASSED · 18 Dec 2015
Test date18 Dec 2015
Expiry17 Dec 2016
Test number985336261429
Mileage101,928 mi
FAILED · 1 Oct 2015
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number695328743971
Mileage101,900 mi
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSED · 19 Oct 2010
Test date19 Oct 2010
Expiry3 Nov 2011
Test number551112890239
Mileage78,992 mi
PASSED · 2 Nov 2009
Test date2 Nov 2009
Expiry3 Nov 2010
Test number164086809321
Mileage60,942 mi
PASSED · 4 Nov 2008
Test date4 Nov 2008
Expiry3 Nov 2009
Test number594509808347
Mileage32,536 mi
PASSED · 27 Aug 2008
Test date27 Aug 2008
Expiry17 Sep 2009
Test number140310048265
Mileage31,783 mi
FAILED · 26 Aug 2008
Test date26 Aug 2008
Expiry
Test number770759438260
Mileage31,783 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)