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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

NL59 WTJ
MOTValid
MOT due8 Oct 2026
First reg25 Sep 2009
Mileage170,865 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 9 April 2026.

PASSED · 18 Sep 2025
Test date18 Sep 2025
Expiry8 Oct 2026
Test number588037558584
Mileage170,865 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2024
Test date9 Oct 2024
Expiry8 Oct 2025
Test number960130100053
Mileage163,910 mi
FAILED · 9 Oct 2024
Test date9 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number208112045571
Mileage163,910 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 16 Jan 2024
Test date16 Jan 2024
Expiry15 Jan 2025
Test number392863900017
Mileage157,124 mi
FAILED · 15 Jan 2024
Test date15 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number974142893740
Mileage157,124 mi
DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Mar 2023
Test date6 Mar 2023
Expiry5 Mar 2024
Test number945120323159
Mileage149,529 mi
FAILED · 6 Mar 2023
Test date6 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number118121749860
Mileage149,529 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 2 Mar 2023
Test date2 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number378898676981
Mileage149,525 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broke (4.1.5 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 20 Sep 2022
Test date20 Sep 2022
Expiry4 Oct 2023
Test number774578440620
Mileage145,669 mi
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 15 Sep 2022
Test date15 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number475669347515
Mileage145,669 mi
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires showing (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Sep 2021
Test date7 Sep 2021
Expiry4 Oct 2022
Test number798808673671
Mileage138,923 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2020
Test date5 Oct 2020
Expiry4 Oct 2021
Test number513559541277
Mileage139,147 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 5 Oct 2020
Test date5 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number587450590788
Mileage139,147 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorService brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 7 Feb 2020
Test date7 Feb 2020
Expiry6 Feb 2021
Test number763831527671
Mileage134,234 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 1 Jun 2018
Test date1 Jun 2018
Expiry31 May 2019
Test number964532173967
Mileage119,362 mi
FAILED · 23 May 2018
Test date23 May 2018
Expiry
Test number985763258346
Mileage119,351 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 13 May 2017
Test date13 May 2017
Expiry12 May 2018
Test number611047142217
Mileage112,238 mi
PASSED · 3 Sep 2016
Test date3 Sep 2016
Expiry2 Sep 2017
Test number826727570220
Mileage104,648 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 225/4517 (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 29 Aug 2015
Test date29 Aug 2015
Expiry28 Aug 2016
Test number188743337198
Mileage90,867 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 29 Aug 2015
Test date29 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number881557712608
Mileage90,867 mi
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet catch not securing shut on drivers (8.4.2)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mishaped (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 14 Aug 2014
Test date14 Aug 2014
Expiry21 Aug 2015
Test number995496524263
Mileage79,278 mi
PASSED · 12 Aug 2013
Test date12 Aug 2013
Expiry21 Aug 2014
Test number469644223226
Mileage61,853 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 22 Aug 2012
Test date22 Aug 2012
Expiry21 Aug 2013
Test number435065632273
Mileage48,346 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)