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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

NK54 UCM
MOTValid
MOT due12 Oct 2026
First reg10 Sep 2004
Mileage98,965 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 May 2026.

PASSED · 13 Oct 2025
Test date13 Oct 2025
Expiry12 Oct 2026
Test number941820178781
Mileage98,965 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryage related corrosion chassis and suspension parts
Advisory2x front wings corroded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Sep 2024
Test date17 Sep 2024
Expiry22 Sep 2025
Test number605780745262
Mileage96,760 mi
PASSED · 11 Sep 2023
Test date11 Sep 2023
Expiry22 Sep 2024
Test number749436064384
Mileage91,727 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Sep 2023
Test date4 Sep 2023
Expiry—
Test number624870317949
Mileage91,720 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Sep 2022
Test date21 Sep 2022
Expiry22 Sep 2023
Test number531400462526
Mileage88,561 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Sep 2022
Test date14 Sep 2022
Expiry—
Test number647271616604
Mileage88,544 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Sep 2021
Test date23 Sep 2021
Expiry22 Sep 2022
Test number287969550559
Mileage83,091 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2020
Test date17 Aug 2020
Expiry16 Aug 2021
Test number458287092410
Mileage81,672 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2019
Test date26 Mar 2019
Expiry25 Mar 2020
Test number608506553082
Mileage80,279 mi
AdvisoryFront inner discs corroded
AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
AdvisoryNearside rear side light slightly faulty
FAILED · 26 Mar 2019
Test date26 Mar 2019
Expiry—
Test number244400850511
Mileage80,279 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront inner discs corroded
AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside rear side light slightly faulty
PASSED · 13 Mar 2018
Test date13 Mar 2018
Expiry14 Mar 2019
Test number186436516134
Mileage78,413 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2017
Test date13 Mar 2017
Expiry14 Mar 2018
Test number962805018795
Mileage76,899 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
FAILED · 10 Mar 2017
Test date10 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number631792246459
Mileage76,897 mi
Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired Cut (2.4.A.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside Front Backing plate insecure
AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Flexi brake pipe corroded on caliper
AdvisoryOffside Rear Flexi brake pipe corroded in caliper
PASSED · 15 Mar 2016
Test date15 Mar 2016
Expiry14 Mar 2017
Test number879735843114
Mileage74,106 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisoryo/s/n/s/r metal brake pipes rusty.
Advisorynail in o/s/r tyre.
Advisoryo/s/f brake disc dust cover loose.
Advisoryoil leak.
FAILED · 14 Mar 2016
Test date14 Mar 2016
Expiry—
Test number320191364478
Mileage74,103 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryo/s/n/s/r metal brake pipes rusty.
Advisorynail in o/s/r tyre.
Advisoryo/s/f brake disc dust cover loose.
Advisoryoil leak.
PASSED · 17 Feb 2015
Test date17 Feb 2015
Expiry12 Mar 2016
Test number218368245074
Mileage70,630 mi
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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAILED · 17 Feb 2015
Test date17 Feb 2015
Expiry—
Test number475128545078
Mileage70,628 mi
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)
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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2014
Test date13 Mar 2014
Expiry12 Mar 2015
Test number616092974008
Mileage58,506 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 12 Mar 2014
Test date12 Mar 2014
Expiry—
Test number279001074000
Mileage58,506 mi
FailFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
FailOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 20 Sep 2013
Test date20 Sep 2013
Expiry18 Oct 2014
Test number878783863299
Mileage57,657 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 20 Sep 2013
Test date20 Sep 2013
Expiry—
Test number965243363269
Mileage57,657 mi
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 21 Sep 2012
Test date21 Sep 2012
Expiry—
Test number899175462278
Mileage50,567 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredFront exhaust bracket corroded
PASSED · 21 Sep 2012
Test date21 Sep 2012
Expiry18 Oct 2013
Test number966395362250
Mileage50,567 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredFront exhaust bracket corroded
PASSED · 12 Oct 2011
Test date12 Oct 2011
Expiry18 Oct 2012
Test number655905681256
Mileage47,093 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 5 Oct 2011
Test date5 Oct 2011
Expiry—
Test number527948471205
Mileage46,968 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredn/s rear roll bar link not connected to roll bar fully
User Enteredboot full so could not check inside boot area
PASSED · 19 Oct 2010
Test date19 Oct 2010
Expiry18 Oct 2011
Test number711292090252
Mileage41,984 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfront brake discs worn
User Enteredo/s/rear tyre tread cracking
PASSED · 2 Oct 2009
Test date2 Oct 2009
Expiry6 Oct 2010
Test number323425079449
Mileage37,032 mi
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges
PASSED · 7 Oct 2008
Test date7 Oct 2008
Expiry6 Oct 2009
Test number101161588218
Mileage33,416 mi
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 5 Oct 2007
Test date5 Oct 2007
Expiry4 Oct 2008
Test number974898977204
Mileage28,920 mi