MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

R550 LRB
MOTValid
MOT due23 Apr 2027
First reg31 Mar 1998
Mileage120,722 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 April 2026.

PASSED · 24 Apr 2026
Test date24 Apr 2026
Expiry23 Apr 2027
Test number620964863622
Mileage120,722 mi
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
FAILED · 22 Apr 2026
Test date22 Apr 2026
Expiry—
Test number762220204166
Mileage120,722 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Feb 2021
Test date12 Feb 2021
Expiry11 Feb 2022
Test number288836327652
Mileage115,887 mi
PASSED · 5 Nov 2019
Test date5 Nov 2019
Expiry21 Nov 2020
Test number263026931994
Mileage113,394 mi
PASSED · 22 Nov 2018
Test date22 Nov 2018
Expiry21 Nov 2019
Test number298249880192
Mileage110,339 mi
Advisorycorrosion to floor,chassis and suspension
FAILED · 20 Nov 2018
Test date20 Nov 2018
Expiry—
Test number811997738023
Mileage110,337 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorycorrosion to floor,chassis and suspension
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2017
Test date16 Oct 2017
Expiry15 Oct 2018
Test number850406935297
Mileage106,255 mi
PASSED · 18 Nov 2016
Test date18 Nov 2016
Expiry17 Nov 2017
Test number938603088373
Mileage102,159 mi
PASSED · 16 Nov 2015
Test date16 Nov 2015
Expiry15 Nov 2016
Test number501338065483
Mileage98,194 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING
PASSED · 15 Nov 2014
Test date15 Nov 2014
Expiry14 Nov 2015
Test number428239414423
Mileage94,180 mi
User Enteredfront registration plate discoloured
User EnteredBoth front rubber brake pipes cracking
PASSED · 15 Nov 2013
Test date15 Nov 2013
Expiry14 Nov 2014
Test number297799813306
Mileage90,533 mi
User EnteredFRONT TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES
User EnteredSLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX
PASSED · 13 Nov 2012
Test date13 Nov 2012
Expiry14 Nov 2013
Test number468178112361
Mileage85,628 mi
PASSED · 11 Nov 2011
Test date11 Nov 2011
Expiry14 Nov 2012
Test number839795511376
Mileage82,090 mi
User EnteredFRONT BRAKE DISC'S IN POOR CONDITION
User EnteredSLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX
User EnteredSLIGHT MISTING OF OIL AROUND STREERING RACK
User EnteredENGINE OIL LEAK
PASSED · 15 Nov 2010
Test date15 Nov 2010
Expiry14 Nov 2011
Test number462489510340
Mileage80,680 mi
PASSED · 9 Sep 2009
Test date9 Sep 2009
Expiry8 Sep 2010
Test number914982859229
Mileage79,394 mi
PASSED · 19 Jun 2008
Test date19 Jun 2008
Expiry21 Jun 2009
Test number452111078131
Mileage78,485 mi
FAILED · 18 Jun 2008
Test date18 Jun 2008
Expiry—
Test number341630378131
Mileage78,475 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 22 Jun 2007
Test date22 Jun 2007
Expiry21 Jun 2008
Test number923843677113
Mileage77,391 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 May 2006
Test date24 May 2006
Expiry23 May 2007
Test number532944146178
Mileage75,712 mi