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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

RE53 HFR
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Apr 2026
First reg24 Sep 2003
Mileage137,854 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 September 2025.

PASSED · 7 Apr 2025
Test date7 Apr 2025
Expiry6 Apr 2026
Test number348415465264
Mileage137,854 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 6 Mar 2025
Test date6 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number308962268080
Mileage137,835 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorypad warning light on
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Feb 2024
Test date6 Feb 2024
Expiry5 Feb 2025
Test number237354043342
Mileage130,262 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Feb 2024
Test date2 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number180995573847
Mileage130,262 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Jan 2023
Test date18 Jan 2023
Expiry23 Jan 2024
Test number599196437973
Mileage123,524 mi
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))
PASSED · 24 Jan 2022
Test date24 Jan 2022
Expiry23 Jan 2023
Test number321549945655
Mileage117,522 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 12 Jan 2022
Test date12 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number873439357032
Mileage117,498 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2021
Test date20 Jan 2021
Expiry19 Jan 2022
Test number870390625772
Mileage113,664 mi
PASSED · 10 Jan 2020
Test date10 Jan 2020
Expiry17 Jan 2021
Test number455668958475
Mileage110,730 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Jan 2020
Test date10 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number430400334870
Mileage110,715 mi
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Jan 2019
Test date18 Jan 2019
Expiry17 Jan 2020
Test number538709070681
Mileage104,657 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySpare tyre missing
FAILED · 10 Jan 2019
Test date10 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number790570135829
Mileage104,654 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisorySpare tyre missing
PASSED · 9 Jan 2018
Test date9 Jan 2018
Expiry11 Jan 2019
Test number746370200638
Mileage102,046 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBoth front Tyre's worn bald inner edge
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 9 Jan 2017
Test date9 Jan 2017
Expiry11 Jan 2018
Test number164154838581
Mileage97,452 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 11 Jan 2016
Test date11 Jan 2016
Expiry11 Jan 2017
Test number438951983862
Mileage88,883 mi
PASSED · 12 Jan 2015
Test date12 Jan 2015
Expiry11 Jan 2016
Test number588102415057
Mileage78,612 mi
User EnteredRear brake pipes corrded in places.
PASSED · 11 Jan 2014
Test date11 Jan 2014
Expiry10 Jan 2015
Test number335481114099
Mileage69,074 mi
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 20 Jul 2012
Test date20 Jul 2012
Expiry7 Aug 2013
Test number168142102210
Mileage56,229 mi
User EnteredSlight play/wear front wishbone bushes
PASSED · 3 Aug 2011
Test date3 Aug 2011
Expiry7 Aug 2012
Test number609305611236
Mileage48,210 mi
PASSED · 26 Jul 2010
Test date26 Jul 2010
Expiry7 Aug 2011
Test number892647100252
Mileage39,941 mi
PASSED · 6 Aug 2009
Test date6 Aug 2009
Expiry7 Aug 2010
Test number352058819274
Mileage32,234 mi
PASSED · 29 Jul 2008
Test date29 Jul 2008
Expiry7 Aug 2009
Test number830951118206
Mileage23,501 mi
PASSED · 8 Aug 2007
Test date8 Aug 2007
Expiry7 Aug 2008
Test number372500627240
Mileage16,402 mi
PASSED · 5 Feb 2007
Test date5 Feb 2007
Expiry4 Feb 2008
Test number964376537033
Mileage13,087 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2006
Test date20 Sep 2006
Expiry24 Sep 2007
Test number710883166213
Mileage12,501 mi