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BMW

3 SERIES · Gold

MV05 TZP
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Jun 2026
First reg18 Mar 2005
Mileage149,197 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 May 2026.

PASSED · 14 May 2025
Test date14 May 2025
Expiry10 Jun 2026
Test number866966276882
Mileage149,197 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jun 2024
Test date3 Jun 2024
Expiry10 Jun 2025
Test number902867947374
Mileage147,764 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 17 May 2023
Test date17 May 2023
Expiry10 Jun 2024
Test number747030511835
Mileage146,706 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryGEARBOX COVER MISSING
FAILED · 17 May 2023
Test date17 May 2023
Expiry—
Test number275561939928
Mileage146,706 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryGEARBOX COVER MISSING
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Jun 2022
Test date10 Jun 2022
Expiry10 Jun 2023
Test number407928850942
Mileage145,572 mi
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 9 Jun 2021
Test date9 Jun 2021
Expiry10 Jun 2022
Test number770997769175
Mileage144,684 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Jun 2020
Test date11 Jun 2020
Expiry10 Jun 2021
Test number894057844225
Mileage139,075 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 11 Jun 2020
Test date11 Jun 2020
Expiry—
Test number160020772311
Mileage139,075 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2019
Test date20 Mar 2019
Expiry16 Oct 2020
Test number776485841611
Mileage135,514 mi
PASSED · 14 Apr 2018
Test date14 Apr 2018
Expiry16 Apr 2019
Test number748504658683
Mileage134,844 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 1 Apr 2017
Test date1 Apr 2017
Expiry16 Apr 2018
Test number866088077253
Mileage131,445 mi
FAILED · 25 Mar 2017
Test date25 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number680590470331
Mileage131,445 mi
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FailOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 6 Apr 2016
Test date6 Apr 2016
Expiry16 Apr 2017
Test number268949003810
Mileage126,380 mi
FAILED · 4 Apr 2016
Test date4 Apr 2016
Expiry—
Test number412817098642
Mileage126,362 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) SPLIT ON OUTER (2.2.D.2b)
FailOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) SPLIT ON OUTER (2.2.D.2b)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PASSED · 17 Apr 2015
Test date17 Apr 2015
Expiry16 Apr 2016
Test number227267905415
Mileage122,088 mi
User Enterednearside wiper only just met mot standards
FAILED · 17 Apr 2015
Test date17 Apr 2015
Expiry—
Test number559067205100
Mileage122,088 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
FailFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enterednearside wiper only just met mot standards
PASSED · 31 Mar 2014
Test date31 Mar 2014
Expiry30 Mar 2015
Test number588330894088
Mileage103,380 mi
FAILED · 31 Mar 2014
Test date31 Mar 2014
Expiry—
Test number229930494039
Mileage103,379 mi
FailNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
PASSED · 1 May 2013
Test date1 May 2013
Expiry30 Apr 2014
Test number188571523181
Mileage90,186 mi
User EnteredSlight engine oil leaks from around oil filter housing.
User EnteredO/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.
User EnteredN/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.
User EnteredMovement in O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush.
User EnteredMovement in N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush.
User EnteredRear brake discs worn.
FAILED · 1 May 2013
Test date1 May 2013
Expiry—
Test number377581823185
Mileage90,186 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 engine oil leaks from around oil filter housing.
User EnteredO/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.
User EnteredN/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.
User EnteredMovement in O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush.
User EnteredMovement in N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush.
User EnteredRear brake discs worn.
PASSED · 28 Mar 2012
Test date28 Mar 2012
Expiry27 Mar 2013
Test number227228582093
Mileage79,925 mi
User EnteredEngine oil leaks.
User EnteredO/S and N/S front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge.
User EnteredO/S/R tyre tread worn to the legal limit (1.6mm),cut and nail in tread.
User EnteredRear brake discs worn.
User EnteredN/S/R tyre tread wearing low.
PASSED · 10 Mar 2011
Test date10 Mar 2011
Expiry18 Mar 2012
Test number816899961096
Mileage72,206 mi
FAILED · 10 Mar 2011
Test date10 Mar 2011
Expiry—
Test number418499961018
Mileage72,206 mi
DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 19 Mar 2010
Test date19 Mar 2010
Expiry18 Mar 2011
Test number162568270061
Mileage50,853 mi
FAILED · 18 Mar 2010
Test date18 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number113457770427
Mileage50,763 mi
DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
Dangerousnearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
PASSED · 3 Dec 2008
Test date3 Dec 2008
Expiry2 Dec 2009
Test number922818238368
Mileage32,431 mi
User EnteredThe Instrument Display tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure
User Entered(6.3.3b)The front number plate does not display a BSAU 145d number as required by requlation
User Entered(6.3.3b)The rear number plate does not display a BSAU 145d number as required by requlation
User Entered(1.6B1.2)The offside front driving dipped beam headlamp horizontal alignment is set on the 0.5% tolerance
PASSED · 4 Dec 2007
Test date4 Dec 2007
Expiry3 Dec 2008
Test number720318037362
Mileage17,433 mi