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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

MJ12 FHB
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Dec 2025
First reg18 May 2012
Mileage189,737 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 18 February 2026.

FAILED · 5 Feb 2026
Test date5 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number967985502441
Mileage189,737 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryBodywork damaged.
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 20 Dec 2024
Test date20 Dec 2024
Expiry19 Dec 2025
Test number154580105933
Mileage179,847 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBodywork damaged.
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryLower rear gearbox mounts worn.
AdvisoryClean emissions.
FAILED · 20 Dec 2024
Test date20 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number734495923299
Mileage179,847 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBodywork damaged.
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryLower rear gearbox mounts worn.
AdvisoryClean emissions.
PASSED · 12 Dec 2023
Test date12 Dec 2023
Expiry11 Dec 2024
Test number528612356031
Mileage167,721 mi
AdvisoryBodywork damaged.
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear lower gearbox mounts worn.
AdvisoryUndershields fitted.
FAILED · 7 Dec 2023
Test date7 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number850627485502
Mileage167,648 mi
AdvisoryBodywork damaged.
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear lower gearbox mounts worn.
AdvisoryUndershields fitted.
PASSED · 29 Jun 2022
Test date29 Jun 2022
Expiry28 Jun 2023
Test number262867639261
Mileage152,622 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 24 Jun 2022
Test date24 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number384342870144
Mileage152,622 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Jun 2021
Test date22 Jun 2021
Expiry21 Jun 2022
Test number989166874390
Mileage145,139 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2020
Test date7 Feb 2020
Expiry6 Feb 2021
Test number536969995261
Mileage134,634 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 6 Feb 2020
Test date6 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number998464412186
Mileage134,634 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Feb 2019
Test date6 Feb 2019
Expiry5 Feb 2020
Test number381257780203
Mileage119,311 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryEmissions too clean.
PASSED · 20 Nov 2017
Test date20 Nov 2017
Expiry19 Nov 2018
Test number713022823523
Mileage100,191 mi
PASSED · 15 Nov 2016
Test date15 Nov 2016
Expiry14 Nov 2017
Test number288297586511
Mileage91,213 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PASSED · 6 Nov 2015
Test date6 Nov 2015
Expiry5 Nov 2016
Test number423770404799
Mileage90,201 mi
Advisoryoffside rear light lens broken
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryengine covers
Advisoryunder trays
FAILED · 27 Oct 2015
Test date27 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number356583971304
Mileage90,182 mi
Advisoryoffside rear light lens broken
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryengine covers
Advisoryunder trays