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BMW

3 SERIES · Green

P381 RYF
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Aug 2019
First reg20 Sep 1996
Mileage187,181 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

29 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 May 2026.

PASSED · 14 Aug 2018
Test date14 Aug 2018
Expiry13 Aug 2019
Test number887246717332
Mileage187,181 mi
FAILED · 9 Jul 2018
Test date9 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number306589048407
Mileage
MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
MajorEmissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2017
Test date5 Jul 2017
Expiry5 Jul 2018
Test number193951543673
Mileage
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 6 Jul 2016
Test date6 Jul 2016
Expiry5 Jul 2017
Test number727351005082
Mileage
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 30 Jun 2016
Test date30 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number666432930072
Mileage
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 29 May 2015
Test date29 May 2015
Expiry28 May 2016
Test number407329045150
Mileage
FAILED · 18 May 2015
Test date18 May 2015
Expiry
Test number809088335167
Mileage
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 18 Sep 2013
Test date18 Sep 2013
Expiry17 Sep 2014
Test number507251963284
Mileage
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredexhaust bracket broken
PASSED · 4 May 2012
Test date4 May 2012
Expiry25 May 2013
Test number625395922133
Mileage0 mi
User Enteredcracks in aux belt
User Enteredplay in both front wishbone rear bushes
User Entereddeep cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords visable
User Enteredflat spot on nearside rear inner rim
User Enteredflat spots on offside front inner rim
User Enteredoffside rear shock absorber corroded at top
User Enterednearside front bottom ball joint perrished
User Enteredcuts in both front brake flexi hoses, no cords visable
FAILED · 4 May 2012
Test date4 May 2012
Expiry
Test number909095522162
Mileage0 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
User Enteredcracks in aux belt
User Enteredplay in both front wishbone rear bushes
User Entereddeep cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords visable
User Enteredflat spot on nearside rear inner rim
User Enteredflat spots on offside front inner rim
User Enteredoffside rear shock absorber corroded at top
User Enterednearside front bottom ball joint perrished
User Enteredcuts in both front brake flexi hoses, no cords visable
FAILED · 5 May 2011
Test date5 May 2011
Expiry
Test number308075021112
Mileage84,983 mi
PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 5 May 2011
Test date5 May 2011
Expiry25 May 2012
Test number827835121168
Mileage84,983 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 26 May 2010
Test date26 May 2010
Expiry25 May 2011
Test number414276440129
Mileage79,851 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredslight play in steering rack
FAILED · 21 May 2010
Test date21 May 2010
Expiry
Test number483321840182
Mileage79,851 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredslight play in steering rack
PASSED · 10 Mar 2009
Test date10 Mar 2009
Expiry9 Mar 2010
Test number461349969054
Mileage75,630 mi
FAILED · 10 Mar 2009
Test date10 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number324109369034
Mileage
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2008
Test date6 Aug 2008
Expiry5 Aug 2009
Test number331019218244
Mileage73,374 mi
FAILED · 6 Aug 2008
Test date6 Aug 2008
Expiry
Test number301979318418
Mileage73,374 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAILED · 3 Aug 2007
Test date3 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number802285017289
Mileage68,781 mi
PrsNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 3 Aug 2007
Test date3 Aug 2007
Expiry2 Aug 2008
Test number230595817226
Mileage68,781 mi
PASSED · 1 Aug 2006
Test date1 Aug 2006
Expiry31 Jul 2007
Test number132243016271
Mileage63,788 mi
User Enteredrear exaust box tail end cracked
PASSED · 30 Jun 2005
Test date30 Jun 2005
Expiry29 Jun 2006
Test number931561885183
Mileage61,483 mi