MOT Car Check

BMW

318 IS · Black

R480 HUD
BMW R480 HUD
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Apr 2026
First reg1 Mar 1998
Mileage141,499 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 July 2026.

PASSED · 17 Apr 2025
Test date17 Apr 2025
Expiry16 Apr 2026
Test number717427960018
Mileage141,499 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2021
Test date3 Jul 2021
Expiry2 Jul 2022
Test number159563357923
Mileage140,042 mi
PASSED · 19 Nov 2019
Test date19 Nov 2019
Expiry18 Nov 2020
Test number624323552778
Mileage139,837 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 16 Nov 2018
Test date16 Nov 2018
Expiry15 Nov 2019
Test number198844855855
Mileage138,066 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2017
Test date14 Oct 2017
Expiry13 Oct 2018
Test number145674737767
Mileage133,633 mi
PASSED · 11 Jul 2016
Test date11 Jul 2016
Expiry10 Jul 2017
Test number756687980347
Mileage128,258 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 30 Dec 2014
Test date30 Dec 2014
Expiry29 Dec 2015
Test number377964564373
Mileage124,912 mi
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Dec 2013
Test date4 Dec 2013
Expiry3 Dec 2014
Test number617158833330
Mileage121,429 mi
FAILED · 28 Nov 2013
Test date28 Nov 2013
Expiry—
Test number686072533374
Mileage121,422 mi
FailDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2011
Test date4 Jun 2011
Expiry3 Jun 2012
Test number725085351116
Mileage104,850 mi
PASSED · 25 Mar 2010
Test date25 Mar 2010
Expiry24 Mar 2011
Test number633364280034
Mileage93,403 mi
User Enterednearside Front suspension has play in a lower suspension ball joint
User Enteredboth front tyres worn on inner edges
User Enteredrear metal brake pipes appear corroded under grease
User Enteredrear brake discs deteriorated
FAILED · 23 Mar 2010
Test date23 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number962462580055
Mileage93,403 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Enterednearside Front suspension has play in a lower suspension ball joint
User Enteredboth front tyres worn on inner edges
User Enteredrear metal brake pipes appear corroded under grease
User Enteredrear brake discs deteriorated
PASSED · 11 Jun 2009
Test date11 Jun 2009
Expiry28 Jun 2010
Test number122792069181
Mileage90,062 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 · 10 Jun 2008
Test date10 Jun 2008
Expiry28 Jun 2009
Test number112242468130
Mileage85,319 mi
FAILED · 10 Jun 2008
Test date10 Jun 2008
Expiry—
Test number931562168195
Mileage85,319 mi
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)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 12 Jun 2007
Test date12 Jun 2007
Expiry28 Jun 2008
Test number614613667185
Mileage81,343 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredBullet hole on off side headl
PASSED · 29 Jun 2006
Test date29 Jun 2006
Expiry28 Jun 2007
Test number993760686154
Mileage76,606 mi