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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

P17W XR
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Oct 2023
First reg31 Dec 1997
Mileage
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 February 2026.

PASSED · 19 Oct 2022
Test date19 Oct 2022
Expiry18 Oct 2023
Test number303067523418
Mileage
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear rear shock corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear rear shock corroded
PASSED · 26 Aug 2021
Test date26 Aug 2021
Expiry25 Aug 2022
Test number847745603783
Mileage75,142 mi
PASSED · 25 Aug 2020
Test date25 Aug 2020
Expiry24 Aug 2021
Test number237294658703
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Aug 2020
Test date24 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number982808265622
Mileage
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jun 2019
Test date3 Jun 2019
Expiry24 Aug 2020
Test number243236460189
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 23 May 2018
Test date23 May 2018
Expiry18 Jun 2019
Test number119370827732
Mileage
PASSED · 16 Jun 2017
Test date16 Jun 2017
Expiry18 Jun 2018
Test number731395631891
Mileage
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 27 May 2016
Test date27 May 2016
Expiry18 Jun 2017
Test number462080753362
Mileage72,017 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryoil leak
PASSED · 17 Jun 2015
Test date17 Jun 2015
Expiry18 Jun 2016
Test number678118465194
Mileage70,025 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 10 Jun 2015
Test date10 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number258161365120
Mileage
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 17 Jun 2014
Test date17 Jun 2014
Expiry18 Jun 2015
Test number966268164116
Mileage68,285 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FAILED · 16 Jun 2014
Test date16 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number159827464110
Mileage68,285 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 19 Jun 2013
Test date19 Jun 2013
Expiry18 Jun 2014
Test number617900773150
Mileage65,004 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2012
Test date27 Jul 2012
Expiry26 Jul 2013
Test number338739502293
Mileage63,173 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAILED · 24 Jul 2012
Test date24 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number925426802280
Mileage63,173 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAILED · 23 Jul 2012
Test date23 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number679115502224
Mileage63,164 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 1 Jul 2011
Test date1 Jul 2011
Expiry30 Jun 2012
Test number706962581150
Mileage57,238 mi
PASSED · 3 Feb 2010
Test date3 Feb 2010
Expiry2 Feb 2011
Test number823744430036
Mileage
PASSED · 8 Jan 2009
Test date8 Jan 2009
Expiry7 Jan 2010
Test number393558509045
Mileage44,504 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 5 Jan 2009
Test date5 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number242835809074
Mileage44,480 mi
FailFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
FailRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
FailFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
FailFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
FailFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
FailFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
FailRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
FailFront registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
FailRear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
FailOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 10 May 2007
Test date10 May 2007
Expiry9 May 2008
Test number144630537128
Mileage35,656 mi
PASSED · 22 Feb 2006
Test date22 Feb 2006
Expiry21 Feb 2007
Test number452963456053
Mileage29,465 mi