BMW
3 SERIES · Silver
Test date6 Nov 2024
Expiry5 Dec 2025
Test number529973084245
Mileage136,618 mi
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Dec 2025
First reg1 Aug 1997
Mileage136,618 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
28 years and 10 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 21 August 2025.
Test date29 Nov 2023
Expiry5 Dec 2024
Test number332344630981
Mileage132,883 mi
Test date30 Nov 2022
Expiry5 Dec 2023
Test number433359397402
Mileage130,039 mi
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test date6 Dec 2021
Expiry5 Dec 2022
Test number820835820325
Mileage126,875 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date26 Nov 2020
Expiry5 Dec 2021
Test number943537269473
Mileage123,468 mi
Test date6 Jun 2019
Expiry5 Dec 2020
Test number752454386325
Mileage118,826 mi
Test date1 Jun 2019
Expiry—
Test number852150579758
Mileage118,821 mi
MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date5 Jun 2018
Expiry4 Jun 2019
Test number620501528641
Mileage115,577 mi
AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure centre heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorycorrosion by o/s rear jacking point
Test date31 May 2018
Expiry—
Test number246662941787
Mileage115,577 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure centre heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front wishbone rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front wishbone rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Test date1 Jun 2017
Expiry1 Jun 2018
Test number981352795111
Mileage111,559 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Test date25 May 2016
Expiry1 Jun 2017
Test number997679842391
Mileage106,901 mi
Test date25 May 2016
Expiry—
Test number654476696584
Mileage106,901 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Test date2 Jun 2015
Expiry1 Jun 2016
Test number609393355168
Mileage98,419 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredfront exhaust brackets insecure
Test date29 May 2015
Expiry—
Test number366669145134
Mileage98,419 mi
Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredfront exhaust brackets insecure
Test date30 May 2014
Expiry31 May 2015
Test number317930954128
Mileage91,013 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Test date31 May 2013
Expiry31 May 2014
Test number746771553166
Mileage84,374 mi
Test date30 May 2013
Expiry—
Test number189510953180
Mileage84,374 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test date30 May 2012
Expiry31 May 2013
Test number595081252171
Mileage78,487 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Test date1 Jun 2011
Expiry31 May 2012
Test number636702151137
Mileage62,820 mi
Test date3 Jun 2010
Expiry2 Jun 2011
Test number804664850186
Mileage54,459 mi
User Enteredfront wiper blades split on the ends
Test date8 Jul 2009
Expiry17 Jul 2010
Test number843949589100
Mileage50,409 mi
Test date18 Jul 2008
Expiry17 Jul 2009
Test number130580608267
Mileage47,369 mi
Test date16 Jul 2008
Expiry—
Test number980848398193
Mileage47,358 mi
FailOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Test date9 Jul 2007
Expiry17 Jul 2008
Test number964760797199
Mileage42,959 mi
Test date20 Jun 2006
Expiry17 Jul 2007
Test number823431576186
Mileage36,631 mi