BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

RA03 DMA

MOTExpired

MOT due25 Mar 2026

First reg1 Jun 2004

Mileage173,929 mi

TaxUntaxed

Tax due1 Jun 2025

Vehicle age

22 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 17 December 2025.

PASSED · 26 Mar 2025

Test date26 Mar 2025

Expiry25 Mar 2026

Test number157744137700

Mileage173,929 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

FAILED · 26 Mar 2025

Test date26 Mar 2025

Expiry—

Test number247830579010

Mileage173,929 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

PASSED · 6 Sep 2023

Test date6 Sep 2023

Expiry5 Sep 2024

Test number522587416916

Mileage165,399 mi

AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Bumper damage

PASSED · 22 Aug 2022

Test date22 Aug 2022

Expiry21 Aug 2023

Test number701259255844

Mileage152,497 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 20 Jan 2021

Test date20 Jan 2021

Expiry19 Jan 2022

Test number427173622352

Mileage146,038 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Advisoryrear exhaust heat shield loose

FAILED · 18 Jan 2021

Test date18 Jan 2021

Expiry—

Test number581317317598

Mileage146,038 mi

MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 very close to limit (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))

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

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

Advisoryrear exhaust heat shield loose

PASSED · 22 Jul 2019

Test date22 Jul 2019

Expiry18 Jan 2021

Test number207755437943

Mileage138,706 mi

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

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

Advisorysill guards and engine covers fitted

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

PASSED · 11 Jul 2018

Test date11 Jul 2018

Expiry10 Jul 2019

Test number417505423591

Mileage130,072 mi

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Advisoryunder trays fitted

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

FAILED · 9 Jul 2018

Test date9 Jul 2018

Expiry—

Test number257780311202

Mileage130,072 mi

MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Advisoryunder trays fitted

MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 6 Jul 2017

Test date6 Jul 2017

Expiry9 Jul 2018

Test number106806145294

Mileage121,055 mi

AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 · 7 Jul 2016

Test date7 Jul 2016

Expiry9 Jul 2017

Test number845466249143

Mileage114,904 mi

Advisoryunder tray fitted

Advisoryoil leak

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

FAILED · 7 Jul 2016

Test date7 Jul 2016

Expiry—

Test number119128023359

Mileage114,902 mi

FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advisoryunder tray fitted

Advisoryoil leak

AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PASSED · 29 Jun 2015

Test date29 Jun 2015

Expiry9 Jul 2016

Test number725580885172

Mileage104,681 mi

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

FAILED · 25 Jun 2015

Test date25 Jun 2015

Expiry—

Test number549506475153

Mileage104,620 mi

FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

PASSED · 25 Jun 2014

Test date25 Jun 2014

Expiry9 Jul 2015

Test number275026974149

Mileage94,155 mi

FAILED · 24 Jun 2014

Test date24 Jun 2014

Expiry—

Test number726225374167

Mileage94,144 mi

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 10 Jul 2013

Test date10 Jul 2013

Expiry9 Jul 2014

Test number515871093182

Mileage89,378 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FAILED · 4 Jul 2013

Test date4 Jul 2013

Expiry—

Test number677665283187

Mileage89,378 mi

FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

User EnteredNon obligatory mirror damaged

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 28 Jun 2012

Test date28 Jun 2012

Expiry1 Jul 2013

Test number215610282133

Mileage82,606 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

User Enteredbrake worrning light on

PASSED · 9 Jun 2011

Test date9 Jun 2011

Expiry1 Jul 2012

Test number696750461116

Mileage74,888 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

User Enteredn/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

PASSED · 2 Jul 2010

Test date2 Jul 2010

Expiry1 Jul 2011

Test number231963180119

Mileage68,241 mi

FAILED · 1 Jul 2010

Test date1 Jul 2010

Expiry—

Test number840342380163

Mileage68,241 mi

FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

FailHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

FailHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

PASSED · 26 Jun 2009

Test date26 Jun 2009

Expiry26 Jun 2010

Test number380027979124

Mileage62,085 mi

PASSED · 27 Jun 2008

Test date27 Jun 2008

Expiry26 Jun 2009

Test number451839978123

Mileage54,567 mi

PASSED · 29 May 2007

Test date29 May 2007

Expiry28 May 2008

Test number240229647174

Mileage44,006 mi

User Enteredfront tyres starting to wear on inner edges