BMW
3 SERIES · Red
Test date16 Apr 2025
Expiry15 Apr 2026
Test number654038829896
Mileage196,539 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOTExpired
MOT due15 Apr 2026
First reg1 Aug 1996
Mileage196,539 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
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MOT history
As of 18 January 2026.
Test date22 Jan 2025
Expiry—
Test number785705709800
Mileage196,537 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Side repeater missing replaced with reflector (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryexhaust rear silencer deteriorated
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed temp high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Test date26 Jan 2024
Expiry25 Jan 2025
Test number282968836091
Mileage195,255 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Test date24 Nov 2023
Expiry—
Test number586450815682
Mileage195,250 mi
MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Test date25 Nov 2022
Expiry14 Dec 2023
Test number957252984797
Mileage194,508 mi
Test date15 Nov 2022
Expiry—
Test number183233540991
Mileage194,505 mi
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Test date26 Nov 2021
Expiry14 Dec 2022
Test number462058746853
Mileage192,702 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Test date25 Nov 2021
Expiry—
Test number961554216618
Mileage192,701 mi
MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Test date27 Nov 2020
Expiry14 Dec 2021
Test number743725160566
Mileage189,623 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Test date24 Nov 2020
Expiry—
Test number363484637589
Mileage189,623 mi
MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted separated from metal backing (1.1.13 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Test date28 Nov 2019
Expiry14 Dec 2020
Test number813830897111
Mileage187,944 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Advisoryexhaust deteriorated
Advisoryexhaust mounting corroded (front)
Advisoryoffside rear hub assembly corroded
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryweld repairs heavily covered with underseal
Test date25 Nov 2019
Expiry—
Test number433066106124
Mileage187,943 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust deteriorated
Advisoryexhaust mounting corroded (front)
Advisoryoffside rear hub assembly corroded
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date15 Dec 2018
Expiry14 Dec 2019
Test number702149528934
Mileage184,640 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNOTE offside rear tyre ON LIMIT
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryexhaust rear silencer deteriorated
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Test date4 Dec 2018
Expiry—
Test number700654179755
Mileage184,632 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNOTE offside rear tyre ON LIMIT
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryexhaust rear silencer deteriorated
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Test date12 Dec 2017
Expiry11 Dec 2018
Test number927739626263
Mileage180,687 mi
Advisoryunder tray fitted
Advisoryexhaust corroded
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date28 Nov 2017
Expiry—
Test number616705650734
Mileage180,687 mi
FailSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisoryunder tray fitted
Advisoryexhaust corroded
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under arch (2.4.A.3)
FailSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control cover becoming detatched (2.1.1)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Test date22 Nov 2016
Expiry5 Dec 2017
Test number670201707736
Mileage176,627 mi
Advisoryunder tray fitted
Advisoryexhaust rear silencer corroded
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)
Advisoryouter sills covered by plastic trim
Advisorysurface corrosion to rear brake discs
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel some wear to offside rack (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryOil leak
Test date22 Nov 2016
Expiry—
Test number867363981005
Mileage176,627 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisoryunder tray fitted
Advisoryexhaust rear silencer corroded
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
Advisoryouter sills covered by plastic trim
Advisorysurface corrosion to rear brake discs
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel some wear to offside rack (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryOil leak
Test date1 Dec 2015
Expiry5 Dec 2016
Test number652566862244
Mileage173,228 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing 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)
Advisorynearside rear shockabsorber slight leak
Advisoryexhaust rear corroded
Test date27 Nov 2015
Expiry—
Test number569115763470
Mileage173,224 mi
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing 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)
Advisorynearside rear shockabsorber slight leak
Advisoryexhaust rear corroded
FailOffside 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)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Test date25 Nov 2014
Expiry5 Dec 2015
Test number979029124364
Mileage169,526 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
User Enteredrear silencer deteriated
User Enteredoil leak
Test date25 Nov 2014
Expiry—
Test number458249824468
Mileage169,526 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
User Enteredrear silencer deteriated
User Enteredoil leak
Test date29 Nov 2013
Expiry—
Test number316183933313
Mileage165,797 mi
PrsOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredn/s inner rack has slight play
Test date29 Nov 2013
Expiry5 Dec 2014
Test number738033233334
Mileage165,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredn/s inner rack has slight play
Test date21 Nov 2012
Expiry5 Dec 2013
Test number977126522388
Mileage160,176 mi
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredHigh level brake light not working
User EnteredOil leak
Test date22 Nov 2011
Expiry5 Dec 2012
Test number278306521303
Mileage155,155 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date18 Nov 2011
Expiry—
Test number129802721349
Mileage154,944 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date6 Nov 2010
Expiry5 Dec 2011
Test number673800110390
Mileage147,111 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredo/s+n/s/r shock absorbers corroding.
User Enteredo/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
User Enteredoil leak.
User Enteredn/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.
User Enteredo/s beamset pattern slightly poor.
User Enteredo/s headlight lens damaged.
User Entereddamage to o/s mirror unit.
User Entereddamage to windscreen outside zone A smaller than 40mm.
Test date4 Nov 2010
Expiry—
Test number741068100351
Mileage147,111 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredo/s+n/s/r shock absorbers corroding.
User Enteredo/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
User Enteredoil leak.
User Enteredn/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.
User Enteredo/s beamset pattern slightly poor.
User Enteredo/s headlight lens damaged.
User Entereddamage to o/s mirror unit.
User Entereddamage to windscreen outside zone A smaller than 40mm.
Test date3 Dec 2009
Expiry5 Dec 2010
Test number853027639337
Mileage140,050 mi
Test date1 Dec 2009
Expiry—
Test number843385439382
Mileage140,047 mi
DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Test date24 Nov 2008
Expiry5 Dec 2009
Test number463339428408
Mileage135,070 mi
Test date20 Nov 2008
Expiry—
Test number721835128324
Mileage135,066 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Test date13 Nov 2007
Expiry5 Dec 2008
Test number231767917331
Mileage128,381 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
Test date6 Dec 2006
Expiry5 Dec 2007
Test number421550046414
Mileage122,331 mi