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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

PN52 PXM
MOTValid
MOT due20 Aug 2026
First reg1 Sep 2002
Mileage85,029 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 January 2026.

PASSED · 11 Aug 2025
Test date11 Aug 2025
Expiry20 Aug 2026
Test number440649135710
Mileage85,029 mi
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))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2024
Test date19 Aug 2024
Expiry20 Aug 2025
Test number810443510266
Mileage83,380 mi
PASSED · 21 Aug 2023
Test date21 Aug 2023
Expiry20 Aug 2024
Test number773580102322
Mileage81,694 mi
PASSED · 15 Aug 2022
Test date15 Aug 2022
Expiry18 Aug 2023
Test number725453737678
Mileage79,594 mi
PASSED · 14 Aug 2021
Test date14 Aug 2021
Expiry18 Aug 2022
Test number484286900214
Mileage78,390 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 12 Aug 2021
Test date12 Aug 2021
Expiry—
Test number100750304660
Mileage78,390 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2020
Test date17 Aug 2020
Expiry18 Aug 2021
Test number984757438522
Mileage77,425 mi
PASSED · 19 Aug 2019
Test date19 Aug 2019
Expiry18 Aug 2020
Test number821699299979
Mileage76,184 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2018
Test date18 Aug 2018
Expiry18 Aug 2019
Test number403396442797
Mileage74,159 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
PASSED · 17 Aug 2017
Test date17 Aug 2017
Expiry18 Aug 2018
Test number558016265480
Mileage70,822 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 19 Aug 2016
Test date19 Aug 2016
Expiry18 Aug 2017
Test number464968952524
Mileage67,596 mi
Advisoryoil leak
FAILED · 18 Aug 2016
Test date18 Aug 2016
Expiry—
Test number775945167797
Mileage67,596 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Advisoryoil leak
PASSED · 27 Jun 2015
Test date27 Jun 2015
Expiry3 Jul 2016
Test number875038475168
Mileage63,918 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 30 Jun 2014
Test date30 Jun 2014
Expiry3 Jul 2015
Test number479441984107
Mileage60,829 mi
FAILED · 26 Jun 2014
Test date26 Jun 2014
Expiry—
Test number779647474171
Mileage60,786 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2013
Test date4 Jul 2013
Expiry3 Jul 2014
Test number197355583143
Mileage55,164 mi
FAILED · 28 Jun 2013
Test date28 Jun 2013
Expiry—
Test number509389473152
Mileage55,040 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 Jun 2012
Test date22 Jun 2012
Expiry21 Jun 2013
Test number995384072120
Mileage51,353 mi
FAILED · 22 Jun 2012
Test date22 Jun 2012
Expiry—
Test number176184072167
Mileage51,352 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2011
Test date19 Mar 2011
Expiry18 Mar 2012
Test number478848271083
Mileage48,254 mi
PASSED · 19 Mar 2010
Test date19 Mar 2010
Expiry18 Mar 2011
Test number700998970056
Mileage45,249 mi
FAILED · 19 Mar 2010
Test date19 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number484908270099
Mileage45,249 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2009
Test date13 Mar 2009
Expiry16 Mar 2010
Test number554132579078
Mileage42,264 mi
PASSED · 13 Mar 2008
Test date13 Mar 2008
Expiry16 Mar 2009
Test number384393978044
Mileage38,740 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2007
Test date14 Mar 2007
Expiry16 Mar 2008
Test number854093877025
Mileage35,403 mi
PASSED · 17 Mar 2006
Test date17 Mar 2006
Expiry16 Mar 2007
Test number123896776069
Mileage31,696 mi
FAILED · 16 Mar 2006
Test date16 Mar 2006
Expiry—
Test number750615476025
Mileage31,696 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
User EnteredBoth rear tyres wearing away on inside edges