BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

R556 WLL

MOTExpired

MOT due27 Feb 2026

First reg13 May 1998

Mileage111,226 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 July 2025.

PASSED · 28 Feb 2025

Test date28 Feb 2025

Expiry27 Feb 2026

Test number322561854358

Mileage111,226 mi

Advisoryslight condensation in front headlamps

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))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisoryslight surface corrosion to suspension components

FAILED · 16 Oct 2023

Test date16 Oct 2023

Expiry—

Test number712962560208

Mileage111,222 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has slight condensation

MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisorysurface rust underside

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 30 Mar 2022

Test date30 Mar 2022

Expiry29 Mar 2023

Test number193581536454

Mileage110,953 mi

MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

PASSED · 10 Mar 2021

Test date10 Mar 2021

Expiry29 Mar 2022

Test number707172694773

Mileage106,805 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has slight condensation

Advisorystone chip on windscreen

FAILED · 5 Mar 2021

Test date5 Mar 2021

Expiry—

Test number566182566995

Mileage106,802 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has slight condensation

MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Advisorystone chip on windscreen

MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

PASSED · 17 Mar 2020

Test date17 Mar 2020

Expiry29 Mar 2021

Test number148501394300

Mileage104,569 mi

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 9 Mar 2020

Test date9 Mar 2020

Expiry—

Test number792893260385

Mileage104,564 mi

MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 8 Mar 2019

Test date8 Mar 2019

Expiry29 Mar 2020

Test number132485943780

Mileage95,198 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Advisorycondensation in headlights

FAILED · 8 Mar 2019

Test date8 Mar 2019

Expiry—

Test number463786618649

Mileage95,198 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Advisorycondensation in headlights

PASSED · 13 Mar 2018

Test date13 Mar 2018

Expiry29 Mar 2019

Test number428424570563

Mileage93,899 mi

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

FAILED · 12 Mar 2018

Test date12 Mar 2018

Expiry—

Test number491869282058

Mileage93,899 mi

FailNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front brake rear support arm bush (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear brake support arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

PASSED · 29 Mar 2017

Test date29 Mar 2017

Expiry29 Mar 2018

Test number740095671726

Mileage89,855 mi

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in light (1.7.5a)

PASSED · 7 Mar 2016

Test date7 Mar 2016

Expiry29 Mar 2017

Test number368363424959

Mileage85,185 mi

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Advisorycondensation in headlamps

FAILED · 7 Mar 2016

Test date7 Mar 2016

Expiry—

Test number984084225134

Mileage85,185 mi

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advisorycondensation in headlamps

PrsOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

PASSED · 30 Mar 2015

Test date30 Mar 2015

Expiry29 Mar 2016

Test number396229085073

Mileage82,525 mi

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

User Enteredadvises center stop light

PASSED · 10 Mar 2014

Test date10 Mar 2014

Expiry28 Mar 2015

Test number679529064091

Mileage77,360 mi

FAILED · 10 Mar 2014

Test date10 Mar 2014

Expiry—

Test number786119364098

Mileage77,360 mi

FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FailNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

User Enteredexhaust heat shield loose

PASSED · 26 Mar 2013

Test date26 Mar 2013

Expiry28 Mar 2014

Test number838915783013

Mileage71,898 mi

User EnteredX 1 exhaust bracket broken

User EnteredCentre brake light not working

User EnteredDampness in nearside headlamp

PASSED · 27 Mar 2012

Test date27 Mar 2012

Expiry28 Mar 2013

Test number925517882069

Mileage70,035 mi

AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

User Enteredcenter stop lamp not working

PASSED · 29 Mar 2011

Test date29 Mar 2011

Expiry28 Mar 2012

Test number685078981066

Mileage68,491 mi

User EnteredDampness in nearside headlamp

User EnteredCentre brake light not working

PASSED · 29 Mar 2010

Test date29 Mar 2010

Expiry28 Mar 2011

Test number550718480099

Mileage65,528 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PASSED · 27 Mar 2009

Test date27 Mar 2009

Expiry27 Mar 2010

Test number801666389049

Mileage62,875 mi

PASSED · 28 Mar 2008

Test date28 Mar 2008

Expiry27 Mar 2009

Test number130558788487

Mileage60,180 mi

PASSED · 23 Mar 2007

Test date23 Mar 2007

Expiry22 Mar 2008

Test number764532287031

Mileage58,137 mi

PASSED · 23 Mar 2006

Test date23 Mar 2006

Expiry22 Mar 2007

Test number222802086071

Mileage57,039 mi

Advisorybrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

FAILED · 23 Mar 2006

Test date23 Mar 2006

Expiry—

Test number624062086060

Mileage57,039 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Advisorybrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)