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BMW

3 SERIES · Brown

N282 JTC
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Mar 2025
First reg31 Aug 1995
Mileage182,957 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

30 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 January 2026.

PASSED · 12 Mar 2024
Test date12 Mar 2024
Expiry11 Mar 2025
Test number113673210592
Mileage182,957 mi
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2023
Test date10 Mar 2023
Expiry9 Mar 2024
Test number513586654386
Mileage179,247 mi
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2022
Test date10 Mar 2022
Expiry9 Mar 2023
Test number555236171939
Mileage174,774 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2021
Test date26 Jan 2021
Expiry25 Jan 2022
Test number685000097588
Mileage114,116 mi
AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
PASSED · 31 Jan 2019
Test date31 Jan 2019
Expiry30 Jan 2020
Test number462393254307
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2018
Test date25 Jan 2018
Expiry24 Jan 2019
Test number575319392118
Mileage233,347 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)
Advisorygearbox has slight leak
FAILED · 23 Jan 2018
Test date23 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number469254070223
Mileage233,346 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailRear Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)
FailEmissions not tested lambda sensor is broken (7.3.A.1)
Advisorygearbox has slight leak
PASSED · 8 Jun 2017
Test date8 Jun 2017
Expiry7 Jun 2018
Test number196472494868
Mileage230,094 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2016
Test date4 Jun 2016
Expiry3 Jun 2017
Test number769260795650
Mileage221,419 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 10 May 2015
Test date10 May 2015
Expiry29 May 2016
Test number699410435179
Mileage212,279 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 10 May 2015
Test date10 May 2015
Expiry
Test number939420935170
Mileage212,279 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 30 May 2014
Test date30 May 2014
Expiry29 May 2015
Test number878630754185
Mileage205,393 mi
FAILED · 12 May 2014
Test date12 May 2014
Expiry
Test number955272234117
Mileage
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
PASSED · 13 May 2013
Test date13 May 2013
Expiry12 May 2014
Test number898063933162
Mileage197,800 mi
FAILED · 7 May 2013
Test date7 May 2013
Expiry
Test number205427223126
Mileage197,806 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
FailCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 9 May 2012
Test date9 May 2012
Expiry8 May 2013
Test number399970332100
Mileage194,195 mi
PASSED · 27 Apr 2011
Test date27 Apr 2011
Expiry26 Apr 2012
Test number477787911171
Mileage188,056 mi
FAILED · 27 Apr 2011
Test date27 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number449797811183
Mileage188,056 mi
FailRear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2010
Test date29 Mar 2010
Expiry28 Mar 2011
Test number314508780075
Mileage183,666 mi
FAILED · 24 Mar 2010
Test date24 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number871213280006
Mileage183,662 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2008
Test date18 Dec 2008
Expiry18 Dec 2009
Test number452763158319
Mileage177,554 mi
PASSED · 13 Dec 2007
Test date13 Dec 2007
Expiry18 Dec 2008
Test number831907847373
Mileage167,532 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 12 Dec 2007
Test date12 Dec 2007
Expiry
Test number521636147335
Mileage167,526 mi
FailCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 15 Dec 2006
Test date15 Dec 2006
Expiry18 Dec 2007
Test number991459446397
Mileage157,313 mi
FAILED · 14 Dec 2006
Test date14 Dec 2006
Expiry
Test number122598246395
Mileage157,312 mi
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 19 Dec 2005
Test date19 Dec 2005
Expiry18 Dec 2006
Test number620493055365
Mileage145,738 mi
FAILED · 16 Dec 2005
Test date16 Dec 2005
Expiry
Test number440510055383
Mileage145,736 mi
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
FailNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)