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BMW

3 SERIES · White

N321 VCS
MOTValid
MOT due8 Jan 2027
First reg25 Sep 2007
Mileage188,367 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 13 May 2026.

PASSED · 9 Jan 2026
Test date9 Jan 2026
Expiry8 Jan 2027
Test number681899509638
Mileage188,367 mi
AdvisoryHandbrake just met could do with adjustment
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 9 Jan 2026
Test date9 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number164301804788
Mileage188,367 mi
AdvisoryHandbrake just met could do with adjustment
PrsNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PrsOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 28 Oct 2025
Test date28 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number428264222101
Mileage188,326 mi
MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all locking wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [marked yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [marked yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
PASSED · 23 Oct 2024
Test date23 Oct 2024
Expiry22 Oct 2025
Test number880773509328
Mileage180,451 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 23 Oct 2024
Test date23 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number637820179425
Mileage180,451 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2023
Test date2 Sep 2023
Expiry1 Sep 2024
Test number514221360886
Mileage178,338 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2022
Test date2 Sep 2022
Expiry1 Sep 2023
Test number614519506467
Mileage172,064 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2021
Test date27 Aug 2021
Expiry26 Aug 2022
Test number173427054021
Mileage168,017 mi
PASSED · 22 May 2020
Test date22 May 2020
Expiry21 May 2021
Test number315026505856
Mileage163,603 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Nov 2018
Test date12 Nov 2018
Expiry11 Nov 2019
Test number587197921852
Mileage158,887 mi
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Nov 2017
Test date10 Nov 2017
Expiry9 Nov 2018
Test number870021560153
Mileage143,871 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 18 Oct 2016
Test date18 Oct 2016
Expiry17 Oct 2017
Test number453413860532
Mileage132,344 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wall damaged
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2015
Test date29 Sep 2015
Expiry28 Sep 2016
Test number128768442992
Mileage116,923 mi
AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. 255/30/19 (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. 255/30/19 (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 20 Sep 2014
Test date20 Sep 2014
Expiry25 Sep 2015
Test number728433764295
Mileage84,872 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2013
Test date20 Sep 2013
Expiry25 Sep 2014
Test number268643663291
Mileage71,792 mi
User Enteredn/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
User Enteredfront number plate cracked
FAILED · 11 Sep 2013
Test date11 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number475254453210
Mileage71,776 mi
FailHeadlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
User Enteredfront number plate cracked
PASSED · 25 Sep 2012
Test date25 Sep 2012
Expiry25 Sep 2013
Test number949869462209
Mileage64,556 mi
FAILED · 24 Sep 2012
Test date24 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number588258162276
Mileage64,556 mi
FailOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 17 Sep 2011
Test date17 Sep 2011
Expiry25 Sep 2012
Test number807320261236
Mileage50,383 mi
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing on inner + outer edges.
PASSED · 27 Aug 2010
Test date27 Aug 2010
Expiry25 Sep 2011
Test number971429230247
Mileage36,408 mi