MOT Car Check

BMW

320 D · Red

PLZ8 493
BMW PLZ8 493
MOTExpired
MOT due21 Jun 2026
First reg1 Sep 2005
Mileage140,528 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Feb 2027

Vehicle age

20 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 June 2026.

PASSED · 13 Jun 2025
Test date13 Jun 2025
Expiry21 Jun 2026
Test number589302002735
Mileage140,528 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 22 Jun 2024
Test date22 Jun 2024
Expiry21 Jun 2025
Test number933413719279
Mileage132,369 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror taped on
AdvisoryOffside Front Door is damaged (Taped over)
PASSED · 12 May 2023
Test date12 May 2023
Expiry31 May 2024
Test number152732570240
Mileage117,866 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 May 2023
Test date6 May 2023
Expiry
Test number613171423820
Mileage117,429 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 3 May 2022
Test date3 May 2022
Expiry31 May 2023
Test number641959014663
Mileage108,482 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Jun 2021
Test date1 Jun 2021
Expiry31 May 2022
Test number918955434471
Mileage103,807 mi
FAILED · 1 Jun 2021
Test date1 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number404025489600
Mileage103,807 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 29 May 2020
Test date29 May 2020
Expiry28 May 2021
Test number595572833803
Mileage97,085 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 26 May 2020
Test date26 May 2020
Expiry
Test number349359452789
Mileage97,085 mi
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 May 2019
Test date31 May 2019
Expiry2 Dec 2020
Test number865452480149
Mileage90,704 mi
Advisoryboth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryoffside rear hand brake slightly lower performance
Advisoryslight front brake imbalance
FAILED · 29 May 2019
Test date29 May 2019
Expiry
Test number226235176086
Mileage90,704 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisoryboth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryoffside rear hand brake slightly lower performance
Advisoryslight front brake imbalance
PASSED · 30 May 2018
Test date30 May 2018
Expiry2 Jun 2019
Test number193427727994
Mileage84,440 mi
PASSED · 26 May 2017
Test date26 May 2017
Expiry2 Jun 2018
Test number911165444160
Mileage78,738 mi
Advisorynearside rear tyre nail in tread area and tread getting low
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 26 May 2017
Test date26 May 2017
Expiry
Test number274535840534
Mileage78,738 mi
Advisorynearside rear tyre nail in tread area and tread getting low
FailNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 23 May 2016
Test date23 May 2016
Expiry2 Jun 2017
Test number443538035825
Mileage72,883 mi
FAILED · 23 May 2016
Test date23 May 2016
Expiry
Test number690114478936
Mileage72,880 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 26 May 2015
Test date26 May 2015
Expiry2 Jun 2016
Test number139136245189
Mileage66,152 mi
FAILED · 26 May 2015
Test date26 May 2015
Expiry
Test number635066145156
Mileage66,152 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2014
Test date3 Jun 2014
Expiry2 Jun 2015
Test number949924354191
Mileage59,422 mi
PASSED · 24 Apr 2014
Test date24 Apr 2014
Expiry23 Apr 2015
Test number389394614102
Mileage59,141 mi
FAILED · 14 Apr 2014
Test date14 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number708724404134
Mileage59,141 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FailFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 2 Apr 2014
Test date2 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number199522694012
Mileage58,721 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredwipers splitting
User Enteredbrake pad warning light is on
PASSED · 4 Sep 2012
Test date4 Sep 2012
Expiry24 Sep 2013
Test number635838342211
Mileage51,097 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 14 Sep 2011
Test date14 Sep 2011
Expiry24 Sep 2012
Test number838927851247
Mileage43,330 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 14 Sep 2011
Test date14 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number867007151292
Mileage43,329 mi
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Sep 2010
Test date24 Sep 2010
Expiry24 Sep 2011
Test number383137760451
Mileage36,976 mi
FAILED · 23 Sep 2010
Test date23 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number920676260204
Mileage36,971 mi
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 24 Sep 2009
Test date24 Sep 2009
Expiry24 Sep 2010
Test number574947269281
Mileage26,738 mi
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)
PASSED · 25 Sep 2008
Test date25 Sep 2008
Expiry24 Sep 2009
Test number743119668292
Mileage18,134 mi
FAILED · 25 Sep 2008
Test date25 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number153849668220
Mileage18,133 mi
Failregistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredboth rear tyres age cracked