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BMW

M3 · Purple

R553 LGT
MOTValid
MOT due22 Mar 2027
First reg15 Jan 1998
Mileage86,676 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 April 2026.

PASSED · 23 Mar 2026
Test date23 Mar 2026
Expiry22 Mar 2027
Test number842529541947
Mileage86,676 mi
FAILED · 19 Mar 2026
Test date19 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number259371678491
Mileage86,661 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
FAILED · 3 Mar 2026
Test date3 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number775101935091
Mileage86,653 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisorynearside front fog lamp has water inside unit
PASSED · 7 Mar 2020
Test date7 Mar 2020
Expiry6 Mar 2021
Test number330145704616
Mileage85,037 mi
PASSED · 5 Apr 2014
Test date5 Apr 2014
Expiry4 Apr 2015
Test number109605594054
Mileage82,799 mi
AdvisoryNearside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 29 Mar 2014
Test date29 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number517008984088
Mileage82,799 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 2 Mar 2013
Test date2 Mar 2013
Expiry1 Mar 2014
Test number305631063070
Mileage79,353 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
PASSED · 1 Mar 2012
Test date1 Mar 2012
Expiry1 Mar 2013
Test number709641962048
Mileage76,745 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Enterednearside rear tyre in poor condition
FAILED · 25 Feb 2012
Test date25 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number715556952016
Mileage76,731 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 2 Mar 2011
Test date2 Mar 2011
Expiry1 Mar 2012
Test number318111061086
Mileage74,282 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 12 Jun 2010
Test date12 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number722943060126
Mileage74,252 mi
FailStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredo/s/front anti roll bar link boot split
User Enteredfront brake discs pitted rear brake discs pitted
PASSED · 2 Jul 2008
Test date2 Jul 2008
Expiry7 Jul 2009
Test number591894588191
Mileage73,168 mi
User Enteredboth rear tyres wearing low!
PASSED · 29 Jun 2007
Test date29 Jun 2007
Expiry7 Jul 2008
Test number374280587165
Mileage60,410 mi
PASSED · 8 Jul 2006
Test date8 Jul 2006
Expiry7 Jul 2007
Test number722339786186
Mileage50,390 mi
FAILED · 1 Jul 2006
Test date1 Jul 2006
Expiry
Test number243242586138
Mileage50,385 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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)
FailDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
User Entered1. engine oil leak †2. rear brakes working beyond normal service life