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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

N591 REC
MOTValid
MOT due20 May 2027
First reg30 Dec 1996
Mileage147,100 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

29 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 June 2026.

PASSED · 8 May 2026
Test date8 May 2026
Expiry20 May 2027
Test number101224352130
Mileage147,100 mi
PASSED · 16 May 2025
Test date16 May 2025
Expiry20 May 2026
Test number945718680644
Mileage141,775 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 15 May 2025
Test date15 May 2025
Expiry
Test number616603708696
Mileage141,773 mi
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 21 May 2024
Test date21 May 2024
Expiry20 May 2025
Test number380640355444
Mileage141,252 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2022
Test date29 Nov 2022
Expiry29 Nov 2023
Test number769331248652
Mileage138,639 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
PASSED · 15 Nov 2021
Test date15 Nov 2021
Expiry29 Nov 2022
Test number171023490379
Mileage137,988 mi
PASSED · 30 Nov 2020
Test date30 Nov 2020
Expiry29 Nov 2021
Test number515031113628
Mileage136,854 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2019
Test date17 Oct 2019
Expiry25 Oct 2020
Test number210052317054
Mileage136,209 mi
PASSED · 20 Oct 2018
Test date20 Oct 2018
Expiry25 Oct 2019
Test number712616783047
Mileage133,438 mi
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))
FAILED · 20 Oct 2018
Test date20 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number988973439332
Mileage133,438 mi
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))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 25 Oct 2017
Test date25 Oct 2017
Expiry25 Oct 2018
Test number659199539488
Mileage128,713 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill near jacking point corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose is old and cracking (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose is old and cracking (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose is old and cracking (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose is old and cracking (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry25 Oct 2017
Test number783985702171
Mileage127,238 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 22 Sep 2016
Test date22 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number719558507238
Mileage127,234 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailRear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 24 Sep 2014
Test date24 Sep 2014
Expiry23 Sep 2015
Test number628147564232
Mileage125,329 mi
User Enteredpassager seat missing at time of test
User Enteredsecond hand parts used on car
User Enteredwindscreen damaged
User Enteredn/s front brake hose slight perrished
User Enteredpark brake only just met efficiency
FAILED · 22 Sep 2014
Test date22 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number767205164248
Mileage125,329 mi
FailNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
User Enteredwindscreen is damaged zone a
User EnteredCoolant leak
User Enterednsf brake hose is perrished
PASSED · 14 Jun 2013
Test date14 Jun 2013
Expiry14 Jun 2014
Test number697405463147
Mileage123,373 mi
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 15 Jun 2012
Test date15 Jun 2012
Expiry14 Jun 2013
Test number208337962484
Mileage116,605 mi
PASSED · 1 Jun 2011
Test date1 Jun 2011
Expiry1 Jun 2012
Test number297102251447
Mileage106,695 mi
PASSED · 2 Jun 2010
Test date2 Jun 2010
Expiry1 Jun 2011
Test number250823850199
Mileage104,191 mi
FAILED · 1 Jun 2010
Test date1 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number922502150152
Mileage104,191 mi
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 27 Apr 2010
Test date27 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number540397310103
Mileage
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
FailRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailRear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailFront rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredfront and rear brake discs poor condition
PASSED · 17 Nov 2008
Test date17 Nov 2008
Expiry16 Nov 2009
Test number763682428369
Mileage100,792 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 15 Nov 2007
Test date15 Nov 2007
Expiry14 Nov 2008
Test number633899417347
Mileage95,686 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredn/s rear metal brake pipe poor condition
PASSED · 27 Oct 2006
Test date27 Oct 2006
Expiry26 Oct 2007
Test number184630606318
Mileage93,468 mi
AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)