MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

PJ05 XBG
MOTValid
MOT due18 Aug 2026
First reg1 May 2005
Mileage104,039 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Oct 2026

Vehicle age

21 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 December 2025.

PASSED · 19 Aug 2025
Test date19 Aug 2025
Expiry18 Aug 2026
Test number719151294964
Mileage104,039 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Aug 2025
Test date18 Aug 2025
Expiry—
Test number312428775463
Mileage104,034 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 4 May 2024
Test date4 May 2024
Expiry14 May 2025
Test number792884600781
Mileage97,567 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW
AdvisoryRear DIFF LEAKING
PASSED · 26 Apr 2023
Test date26 Apr 2023
Expiry14 May 2024
Test number659374086543
Mileage96,552 mi
AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 12 May 2022
Test date12 May 2022
Expiry14 May 2023
Test number778033838191
Mileage93,388 mi
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 May 2022
Test date10 May 2022
Expiry—
Test number215770224929
Mileage93,357 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 May 2021
Test date11 May 2021
Expiry14 May 2022
Test number966988780504
Mileage89,956 mi
FAILED · 11 May 2021
Test date11 May 2021
Expiry—
Test number471009697300
Mileage89,956 mi
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 May 2020
Test date4 May 2020
Expiry14 May 2021
Test number309576753126
Mileage87,543 mi
PASSED · 9 May 2019
Test date9 May 2019
Expiry14 May 2020
Test number611707994453
Mileage83,063 mi
PASSED · 15 May 2018
Test date15 May 2018
Expiry14 May 2019
Test number494578357398
Mileage78,539 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 10 May 2018
Test date10 May 2018
Expiry—
Test number737731792828
Mileage78,533 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 2 May 2017
Test date2 May 2017
Expiry10 May 2018
Test number449554524455
Mileage72,402 mi
Advisoryadv both front brake hoses starting to crack
Advisoryboth front tyres outer edges wearing
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 19 Apr 2017
Test date19 Apr 2017
Expiry—
Test number709281593116
Mileage72,251 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2016
Test date20 Apr 2016
Expiry10 May 2017
Test number880230339792
Mileage66,898 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 1 May 2015
Test date1 May 2015
Expiry10 May 2016
Test number349081925108
Mileage61,554 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 2 May 2014
Test date2 May 2014
Expiry10 May 2015
Test number829452324104
Mileage55,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 30 Apr 2014
Test date30 Apr 2014
Expiry—
Test number847240824159
Mileage55,753 mi
FailNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FailOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 23 Apr 2013
Test date23 Apr 2013
Expiry10 May 2014
Test number625453013128
Mileage47,126 mi
PASSED · 27 Apr 2012
Test date27 Apr 2012
Expiry10 May 2013
Test number865608512164
Mileage37,543 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 29 Apr 2011
Test date29 Apr 2011
Expiry10 May 2012
Test number326769811122
Mileage28,785 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 4 May 2010
Test date4 May 2010
Expiry10 May 2011
Test number751804320154
Mileage21,293 mi
User Enteredfront tyres 2.0mm and scrubbing outer edges.
User Enteredrear tyres 2.5mm.
User Enteredcovers fitted under engine and under car allowing limited inspection.
PASSED · 11 May 2009
Test date11 May 2009
Expiry10 May 2010
Test number580191939160
Mileage16,945 mi
PASSED · 21 Apr 2008
Test date21 Apr 2008
Expiry10 May 2009
Test number953182818137
Mileage13,135 mi
User Enteredcovers fitted in engine compartment and under vehicle allowing limited inspection