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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

R236 OMF
MOTExpired
MOT due23 Feb 2025
First reg1 Nov 1997
Mileage173,769 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2025.

PASSED · 24 Feb 2024
Test date24 Feb 2024
Expiry23 Feb 2025
Test number364951228693
Mileage173,769 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
PASSED · 29 Mar 2023
Test date29 Mar 2023
Expiry3 Apr 2024
Test number757251062461
Mileage172,493 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm, inner arches (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Apr 2022
Test date4 Apr 2022
Expiry3 Apr 2023
Test number360732828139
Mileage169,121 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Apr 2022
Test date4 Apr 2022
Expiry—
Test number493602490645
Mileage169,121 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 2 Apr 2022
Test date2 Apr 2022
Expiry—
Test number694147356432
Mileage169,121 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 1 Mar 2021
Test date1 Mar 2021
Expiry28 Feb 2022
Test number127572210449
Mileage168,057 mi
Advisorycar to low for the rollers
Advisoryarches fitted over the old cut out arch
PASSED · 21 Feb 2020
Test date21 Feb 2020
Expiry23 Feb 2021
Test number895396432131
Mileage166,745 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 21 Feb 2019
Test date21 Feb 2019
Expiry23 Feb 2020
Test number652245040789
Mileage163,877 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 21 Feb 2019
Test date21 Feb 2019
Expiry—
Test number757896421083
Mileage163,877 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 26 Jan 2018
Test date26 Jan 2018
Expiry23 Feb 2019
Test number705723803762
Mileage158,424 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deteriorated.cracking in tread.
FAILED · 26 Jan 2018
Test date26 Jan 2018
Expiry—
Test number672350292574
Mileage158,421 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deteriorated.cracking in tread.
PASSED · 27 Jan 2017
Test date27 Jan 2017
Expiry23 Feb 2018
Test number619009787544
Mileage152,716 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 5 Feb 2016
Test date5 Feb 2016
Expiry23 Feb 2017
Test number266143846312
Mileage146,697 mi
FAILED · 29 Jan 2016
Test date29 Jan 2016
Expiry—
Test number586505884951
Mileage146,531 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2015
Test date13 Feb 2015
Expiry23 Feb 2016
Test number485284345081
Mileage140,039 mi
FAILED · 5 Feb 2015
Test date5 Feb 2015
Expiry—
Test number629676635073
Mileage139,875 mi
DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 10 Feb 2014
Test date10 Feb 2014
Expiry23 Feb 2015
Test number126871944035
Mileage132,894 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 15 Feb 2013
Test date15 Feb 2013
Expiry23 Feb 2014
Test number637996043067
Mileage126,181 mi
FAILED · 6 Feb 2013
Test date6 Feb 2013
Expiry—
Test number949357533091
Mileage126,179 mi
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredo/s front brake flexi hose in poor condition.
PASSED · 24 Feb 2012
Test date24 Feb 2012
Expiry23 Feb 2013
Test number805535152017
Mileage122,443 mi
FAILED · 16 Feb 2012
Test date16 Feb 2012
Expiry—
Test number189637242035
Mileage122,440 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2011
Test date11 Feb 2011
Expiry10 Feb 2012
Test number109912941042
Mileage119,425 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)
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 · 10 Feb 2010
Test date10 Feb 2010
Expiry10 Feb 2011
Test number951981140077
Mileage116,117 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2009
Test date11 Feb 2009
Expiry10 Feb 2010
Test number850302649078
Mileage112,148 mi
FAILED · 11 Feb 2008
Test date11 Feb 2008
Expiry—
Test number554682748098
Mileage108,239 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2008
Test date11 Feb 2008
Expiry10 Feb 2009
Test number463662748071
Mileage108,239 mi
PASSED · 15 Dec 2006
Test date15 Dec 2006
Expiry14 Dec 2007
Test number871639846361
Mileage102,845 mi
FAILED · 12 Dec 2006
Test date12 Dec 2006
Expiry—
Test number904506546373
Mileage102,845 mi
FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)