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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

PY51 GVX
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Sep 2025
First reg4 Jan 2002
Mileage145,329 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 17 February 2026.

PASSED · 30 Sep 2024
Test date30 Sep 2024
Expiry29 Sep 2025
Test number411641311255
Mileage145,329 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2023
Test date11 Aug 2023
Expiry10 Aug 2024
Test number909091053879
Mileage136,094 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jan 2022
Test date28 Jan 2022
Expiry27 Jan 2023
Test number524275502608
Mileage133,138 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 22 Jan 2022
Test date22 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number198898302181
Mileage133,129 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorCentral Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Mar 2020
Test date13 Mar 2020
Expiry12 Mar 2021
Test number621927375129
Mileage130,217 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 18 Feb 2019
Test date18 Feb 2019
Expiry17 Feb 2020
Test number684071758778
Mileage116,716 mi
FAILED · 12 Feb 2019
Test date12 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number259407923261
Mileage116,713 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside 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 · 24 Jan 2018
Test date24 Jan 2018
Expiry23 Jan 2019
Test number623268564691
Mileage106,394 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner anti roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner anti roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner drumstick slight play
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear anti roll bar link (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 24 Jan 2017
Test date24 Jan 2017
Expiry23 Jan 2018
Test number131069460570
Mileage103,948 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisorySill covers fitted
FAILED · 6 Jan 2017
Test date6 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number468165528395
Mileage103,905 mi
FailNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (3.1.9)
FailVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sills (6.1.A.1)
Advisorysill covers fitted
Advisoryrear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2016
Test date4 Jan 2016
Expiry3 Jan 2017
Test number519457632606
Mileage99,606 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
FAILED · 4 Jan 2016
Test date4 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number233430464489
Mileage99,606 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2014
Test date20 Feb 2014
Expiry21 Feb 2015
Test number278661354059
Mileage87,241 mi
PASSED · 22 Feb 2013
Test date22 Feb 2013
Expiry21 Feb 2014
Test number168213953004
Mileage80,180 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2012
Test date20 Feb 2012
Expiry19 Feb 2013
Test number876231152056
Mileage72,652 mi
PASSED · 16 Feb 2011
Test date16 Feb 2011
Expiry15 Feb 2012
Test number368337541086
Mileage65,411 mi
User Enteredadvise only on condition of front brake dics
FAILED · 8 Feb 2011
Test date8 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number586149431001
Mileage65,236 mi
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
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)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
User Enteredunable to fully check rear springs
User Enteredadvise only on condition of front brake dics
PASSED · 15 Feb 2010
Test date15 Feb 2010
Expiry14 Feb 2011
Test number163146040021
Mileage57,230 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 8 Feb 2010
Test date8 Feb 2010
Expiry
Test number722429130093
Mileage57,060 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 10 Feb 2009
Test date10 Feb 2009
Expiry9 Feb 2010
Test number341341849063
Mileage50,051 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 · 7 Feb 2008
Test date7 Feb 2008
Expiry6 Feb 2009
Test number511218838065
Mileage45,577 mi
PASSED · 2 Feb 2007
Test date2 Feb 2007
Expiry1 Feb 2008
Test number331873837029
Mileage39,414 mi
PASSED · 1 Feb 2006
Test date1 Feb 2006
Expiry31 Jan 2007
Test number493522436046
Mileage33,512 mi