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BMW

M3 · Green

R429 KPF
MOTValid
MOT due31 Aug 2026
First reg12 Nov 1997
Mileage222,570 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 November 2025.

PASSED · 1 Sep 2025
Test date1 Sep 2025
Expiry31 Aug 2026
Test number153648044463
Mileage222,570 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 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))
FAILED · 1 Sep 2025
Test date1 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number591287593722
Mileage222,570 mi
PrsOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 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))
PASSED · 23 Feb 2023
Test date23 Feb 2023
Expiry22 Feb 2024
Test number455647054824
Mileage222,408 mi
PASSED · 11 Feb 2022
Test date11 Feb 2022
Expiry10 Feb 2023
Test number874181653777
Mileage221,918 mi
PASSED · 11 Dec 2020
Test date11 Dec 2020
Expiry27 Dec 2021
Test number505258349854
Mileage221,869 mi
PASSED · 28 Jun 2019
Test date28 Jun 2019
Expiry27 Dec 2020
Test number509200067887
Mileage220,319 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryall jacking point rusty
PASSED · 25 May 2018
Test date25 May 2018
Expiry22 Jun 2019
Test number766719219457
Mileage214,652 mi
FAILED · 22 May 2018
Test date22 May 2018
Expiry
Test number731618746511
Mileage214,629 mi
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working stuck on (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Jun 2017
Test date9 Jun 2017
Expiry22 Jun 2018
Test number256395134222
Mileage
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryBad oil leak
AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s jacking points
FAILED · 6 Jun 2017
Test date6 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number299429351981
Mileage
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Hub Bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryBad oil leak
AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s jacking points
PASSED · 20 Jun 2016
Test date20 Jun 2016
Expiry22 Jun 2017
Test number306369078231
Mileage202,263 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)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 20 Jun 2016
Test date20 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number554296560477
Mileage202,262 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 23 Jun 2015
Test date23 Jun 2015
Expiry22 Jun 2016
Test number809054875187
Mileage196,339 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 17 Jun 2015
Test date17 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number277928865118
Mileage196,635 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2014
Test date3 Jun 2014
Expiry2 Jun 2015
Test number537064154148
Mileage190,801 mi
FAILED · 3 Jun 2014
Test date3 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number167604654119
Mileage
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 27 Jun 2013
Test date27 Jun 2013
Expiry5 Jul 2014
Test number828198873154
Mileage183,068 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 25 Jun 2013
Test date25 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number209766173405
Mileage183,066 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 6 Jul 2012
Test date6 Jul 2012
Expiry5 Jul 2013
Test number325448282181
Mileage172,018 mi
FAILED · 30 Jun 2012
Test date30 Jun 2012
Expiry
Test number696792382149
Mileage171,723 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 29 Jun 2011
Test date29 Jun 2011
Expiry5 Jul 2012
Test number875710781176
Mileage160,380 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 28 Jun 2011
Test date28 Jun 2011
Expiry
Test number318459271123
Mileage160,380 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Jul 2010
Test date6 Jul 2010
Expiry5 Jul 2011
Test number634487180128
Mileage147,508 mi
FAILED · 1 Jul 2010
Test date1 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number171032880149
Mileage147,506 mi
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
PASSED · 6 Jul 2009
Test date6 Jul 2009
Expiry5 Jul 2010
Test number224357889446
Mileage134,629 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2008
Test date3 Jul 2008
Expiry4 Jul 2009
Test number461755588197
Mileage119,684 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)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2007
Test date4 Jul 2007
Expiry4 Jul 2008
Test number122555287144
Mileage103,310 mi
FAILED · 2 Jul 2007
Test date2 Jul 2007
Expiry
Test number804703587147
Mileage103,310 mi
FailOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
PASSED · 5 Jul 2006
Test date5 Jul 2006
Expiry4 Jul 2007
Test number720226286131
Mileage85,725 mi