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BMW

3 SERIES · Green

R3GL K
MOTValid
MOT due3 Aug 2026
First reg1 Aug 1997
Mileage141,056 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 August 2025.

PASSED · 4 Aug 2025
Test date4 Aug 2025
Expiry3 Aug 2026
Test number250912212974
Mileage141,056 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOuter door sill covers fitted, Unable to check for corrosion
AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jul 2024
Test date29 Jul 2024
Expiry28 Jul 2025
Test number590249926297
Mileage135,792 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jul 2023
Test date28 Jul 2023
Expiry28 Jul 2024
Test number920171484150
Mileage130,318 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Jul 2022
Test date29 Jul 2022
Expiry28 Jul 2023
Test number921500075283
Mileage124,289 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 30 Dec 2020
Test date30 Dec 2020
Expiry29 Dec 2021
Test number661913341972
Mileage114,531 mi
FAILED · 17 Dec 2020
Test date17 Dec 2020
Expiry—
Test number383842137429
Mileage114,422 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 5 Jun 2019
Test date5 Jun 2019
Expiry6 Dec 2020
Test number854445746328
Mileage103,795 mi
PASSED · 7 Jun 2018
Test date7 Jun 2018
Expiry6 Jun 2019
Test number496727609529
Mileage96,627 mi
FAILED · 30 May 2018
Test date30 May 2018
Expiry—
Test number863880377916
Mileage96,438 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 May 2017
Test date31 May 2017
Expiry2 Jun 2018
Test number499190427809
Mileage88,043 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 1 Jun 2016
Test date1 Jun 2016
Expiry2 Jun 2017
Test number710633613545
Mileage80,173 mi
Advisoryboth front tyres worn edges
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 26 May 2016
Test date26 May 2016
Expiry—
Test number600499442714
Mileage80,029 mi
Advisoryboth front tyres worn edges
FailNearside Rear 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2015
Test date2 Jun 2015
Expiry2 Jun 2016
Test number548843555195
Mileage72,219 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 28 May 2015
Test date28 May 2015
Expiry—
Test number357508245133
Mileage72,219 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 May 2014
Test date30 May 2014
Expiry2 Jun 2015
Test number257780354436
Mileage63,976 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredPart of both rear suspension springs obscured so were inspected using touch for part of inspection as road wheels not allowed to be removed to aid inspection. Lower offside rear spring feels corroded but advise full inspection with wheels removed
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItem (very small flip flop on string) hanging from rear view mirror not seriously obstructing view at time of test
User EnteredCar has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork
User EnteredBoth front jacking pads missing from sills
PASSED · 3 Jun 2013
Test date3 Jun 2013
Expiry2 Jun 2014
Test number858454453167
Mileage55,820 mi
User Enteredboth front tyres worn inner edge
FAILED · 3 Jun 2013
Test date3 Jun 2013
Expiry—
Test number896464453199
Mileage55,820 mi
PrsSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
User Enteredboth front tyres worn inner edge
PASSED · 25 May 2012
Test date25 May 2012
Expiry28 May 2013
Test number489756842140
Mileage46,788 mi
FAILED · 23 May 2012
Test date23 May 2012
Expiry—
Test number295064642431
Mileage46,788 mi
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 20 May 2011
Test date20 May 2011
Expiry28 May 2012
Test number689860241116
Mileage37,924 mi
PASSED · 24 May 2010
Test date24 May 2010
Expiry28 May 2011
Test number251264840415
Mileage31,600 mi
PASSED · 22 May 2009
Test date22 May 2009
Expiry28 May 2010
Test number271142249125
Mileage30,848 mi
User EnteredBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
User EnteredOffside rear tyre on limit on inner edge
User EnteredNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
PASSED · 22 May 2008
Test date22 May 2008
Expiry28 May 2009
Test number324543648100
Mileage30,063 mi
PASSED · 29 May 2007
Test date29 May 2007
Expiry28 May 2008
Test number261269347114
Mileage28,684 mi
PASSED · 1 Feb 2006
Test date1 Feb 2006
Expiry2 Feb 2007
Test number161392636029
Mileage25,922 mi