MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Black

OHL6
MOTValid
MOT due5 Jul 2026
First reg30 Nov 2005
Mileage71,535 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 April 2026.

PASSED · 1 Jul 2025
Test date1 Jul 2025
Expiry5 Jul 2026
Test number831138844190
Mileage71,535 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 20 Jun 2025
Test date20 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number902371798349
Mileage71,524 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to both front flexi brake pipes deteriorated and cords showing (1.2.1 (g))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2024
Test date3 Jul 2024
Expiry5 Jul 2025
Test number745538450173
Mileage70,677 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Jun 2023
Test date23 Jun 2023
Expiry5 Jul 2024
Test number452883537401
Mileage70,139 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 20 Jun 2023
Test date20 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number128949820373
Mileage70,115 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 1 Jul 2022
Test date1 Jul 2022
Expiry5 Jul 2023
Test number863775044837
Mileage69,187 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Jun 2021
Test date18 Jun 2021
Expiry5 Jul 2022
Test number472092923271
Mileage66,798 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jul 2020
Test date6 Jul 2020
Expiry5 Jul 2021
Test number933909453706
Mileage65,017 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease . (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes - slight play
AdvisoryVehicle fitted with protective sill covers un-able to inspect sills fully.
AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked with chalk. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 30 Jun 2020
Test date30 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number946795392093
Mileage64,989 mi
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbones - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorFront Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear plus low 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease . (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes - slight play
AdvisoryVehicle fitted with protective sill covers un-able to inspect sills fully.
AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked with chalk. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Jul 2019
Test date2 Jul 2019
Expiry5 Jan 2021
Test number317347439917
Mileage62,619 mi
FAILED · 1 Jul 2019
Test date1 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number342991067759
Mileage62,602 mi
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2018
Test date3 Jul 2018
Expiry5 Jul 2019
Test number411290718243
Mileage60,444 mi
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))
FAILED · 3 Jul 2018
Test date3 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number433275621252
Mileage60,444 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2017
Test date5 Jul 2017
Expiry5 Jul 2018
Test number805486312973
Mileage59,518 mi
Advisoryfront exhaust mounting broken
Advisoryfront brake flexi hoses starting to perish
Advisoryfront tyres wearing low on edges (stepped tread type pattern) and starting to perish slightly
FAILED · 5 Jul 2017
Test date5 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number987796758617
Mileage59,518 mi
Advisoryfront exhaust mounting broken
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisoryfront brake flexi hoses starting to perish
Advisoryfront tyres wearing low on edges (stepped tread type pattern) and starting to perish slightly
PASSED · 6 Jul 2016
Test date6 Jul 2016
Expiry5 Jul 2017
Test number942539185055
Mileage52,783 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2015
Test date3 Jul 2015
Expiry3 Jul 2016
Test number977134085123
Mileage52,724 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entereddamage to nearside front tyre sidewall
PASSED · 2 Jul 2014
Test date2 Jul 2014
Expiry3 Jul 2015
Test number429193184199
Mileage50,551 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 3 Jul 2013
Test date3 Jul 2013
Expiry3 Jul 2014
Test number207004183122
Mileage47,452 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 3 Jul 2013
Test date3 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number138594883126
Mileage47,452 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2012
Test date4 Jul 2012
Expiry3 Jul 2013
Test number805366182180
Mileage43,899 mi
PASSED · 4 Jul 2011
Test date4 Jul 2011
Expiry3 Jul 2012
Test number797555781170
Mileage40,645 mi
PASSED · 7 Jan 2011
Test date7 Jan 2011
Expiry6 Jan 2012
Test number367847201035
Mileage40,643 mi
PASSED · 8 Dec 2009
Test date8 Dec 2009
Expiry9 Dec 2010
Test number444172449388
Mileage29,318 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 10 Dec 2008
Test date10 Dec 2008
Expiry9 Dec 2009
Test number844835348359
Mileage17,422 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)