BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

R47A CA

MOTValid

MOT due19 Sep 2026

First reg1 Aug 1997

Mileage223,040 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 December 2025.

PASSED · 20 Sep 2025

Test date20 Sep 2025

Expiry19 Sep 2026

Test number594160518917

Mileage223,040 mi

MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipes in inner arch both insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

AdvisoryCar obviously undersealed

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAILED · 20 Sep 2025

Test date20 Sep 2025

Expiry—

Test number941705622525

Mileage223,040 mi

MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipes in inner arch both insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

AdvisoryCar obviously undersealed

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

FAILED · 20 Aug 2025

Test date20 Aug 2025

Expiry—

Test number823314509836

Mileage222,828 mi

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Advisoryunderside covered in underseal

FAILED · 29 Jul 2025

Test date29 Jul 2025

Expiry—

Test number455119693809

Mileage222,612 mi

AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

FAILED · 2 Jul 2025

Test date2 Jul 2025

Expiry—

Test number120764940896

Mileage222,603 mi

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point corroded badly. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point becoming very weak. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area corroded at suspension arm fixings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in centre of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Advisoryall under side of vehicle covered in thick under seal at time of test.

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes and flexi pipes covered at time of test. (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront fog lights have an intermittent fault switching on and off

MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

FAILED · 11 Jun 2025

Test date11 Jun 2025

Expiry—

Test number261553800776

Mileage222,592 mi

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

FAILED · 5 Jun 2025

Test date5 Jun 2025

Expiry—

Test number664566634730

Mileage222,559 mi

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 17 May 2024

Test date17 May 2024

Expiry6 Jun 2025

Test number411686927910

Mileage221,245 mi

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))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisoryunderside covered in underseal

PASSED · 7 Jun 2023

Test date7 Jun 2023

Expiry6 Jun 2024

Test number252918535820

Mileage220,002 mi

Advisoryunder body and sub frame covered in under seal not allowing a thorough inspection

PASSED · 7 Mar 2022

Test date7 Mar 2022

Expiry16 Mar 2023

Test number658155265320

Mileage218,213 mi

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))

PASSED · 13 Mar 2021

Test date13 Mar 2021

Expiry16 Mar 2022

Test number122529345104

Mileage216,410 mi

FAILED · 12 Mar 2021

Test date12 Mar 2021

Expiry—

Test number374698103573

Mileage216,409 mi

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Advisorytestable items underneath are covered in undersealer, difficult to inspect fully

DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured 'D' bush bracket is broken off and no longer attached to the structure (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 17 Mar 2020

Test date17 Mar 2020

Expiry16 Mar 2021

Test number112816405460

Mileage214,189 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 29 Mar 2019

Test date29 Mar 2019

Expiry18 Apr 2020

Test number351076031215

Mileage210,622 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all very heavy undersealed through out car hard to examing (1.1.11 (c))

Advisoryslight water leak from engine

PASSED · 22 Mar 2018

Test date22 Mar 2018

Expiry18 Apr 2019

Test number201155025751

Mileage207,683 mi

AdvisoryNearside under sill undersealed

FAILED · 19 Mar 2018

Test date19 Mar 2018

Expiry—

Test number192716624204

Mileage207,521 mi

FailOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured under sill (5.2.6)

FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

PASSED · 5 Apr 2017

Test date5 Apr 2017

Expiry18 Apr 2018

Test number451421316728

Mileage203,116 mi

FAILED · 30 Mar 2017

Test date30 Mar 2017

Expiry—

Test number623594081970

Mileage203,113 mi

FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

PASSED · 5 Apr 2016

Test date5 Apr 2016

Expiry18 Apr 2017

Test number941634268322

Mileage196,365 mi

FAILED · 4 Apr 2016

Test date4 Apr 2016

Expiry—

Test number381645393385

Mileage196,317 mi

FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

PASSED · 13 Apr 2015

Test date13 Apr 2015

Expiry18 Apr 2016

Test number728293705182

Mileage187,170 mi

AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

FAILED · 7 Apr 2015

Test date7 Apr 2015

Expiry—

Test number695437495037

Mileage187,124 mi

FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

User Enteredadvise n/s/rtyrestarting to crack between tread also o/s/r tyre

PASSED · 12 Apr 2014

Test date12 Apr 2014

Expiry18 Apr 2015

Test number538332004134

Mileage178,992 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 4 Apr 2014

Test date4 Apr 2014

Expiry—

Test number339914294062

Mileage178,973 mi

FailNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 5 Apr 2013

Test date5 Apr 2013

Expiry18 Apr 2014

Test number129205893450

Mileage160,076 mi

AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

PASSED · 12 Apr 2012

Test date12 Apr 2012

Expiry18 Apr 2013

Test number216133302199

Mileage153,249 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 19 Apr 2011

Test date19 Apr 2011

Expiry18 Apr 2012

Test number295409201118

Mileage146,366 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

PASSED · 8 Feb 2010

Test date8 Feb 2010

Expiry7 Feb 2011

Test number742869830098

Mileage140,582 mi

FAILED · 29 Jan 2010

Test date29 Jan 2010

Expiry—

Test number254729420072

Mileage140,503 mi

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User EnteredOil leak

User Enteredoffside wiper blade damaged

PASSED · 6 Feb 2009

Test date6 Feb 2009

Expiry5 Feb 2010

Test number663167239007

Mileage136,236 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PASSED · 24 Jun 2008

Test date24 Jun 2008

Expiry23 Jun 2009

Test number130416078125

Mileage133,543 mi

FAILED · 23 Jun 2008

Test date23 Jun 2008

Expiry—

Test number261715878160

Mileage133,543 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)

FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 12 Jun 2007

Test date12 Jun 2007

Expiry11 Jun 2008

Test number270503467129

Mileage118,093 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 12 Jun 2007

Test date12 Jun 2007

Expiry—

Test number340103067118

Mileage118,093 mi

FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PASSED · 3 Mar 2006

Test date3 Mar 2006

Expiry2 Mar 2007

Test number182682566411

Mileage102,200 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 3 Mar 2006

Test date3 Mar 2006

Expiry—

Test number370672566051

Mileage102,200 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)