BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

RJ53 DSV

MOTValid

MOT due16 Dec 2026

First reg24 Sep 2003

Mileage184,816 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 June 2026.

PASSED · 17 Dec 2025

Test date17 Dec 2025

Expiry16 Dec 2026

Test number862442124601

Mileage184,816 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Advisoryexhaust has slight blow

Advisoryposs coolant leak down front of engine

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisoryoil leak

AdvisoryFront d bushes have play

Advisorybrake pedal judder

FAILED · 8 Dec 2025

Test date8 Dec 2025

Expiry—

Test number331511440732

Mileage184,816 mi

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Advisoryexhaust has slight blow

Advisoryposs coolant leak down front of engine

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisoryoil leak

AdvisoryFront d bushes have play

Advisorybrake pedal judder

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

PASSED · 14 Nov 2024

Test date14 Nov 2024

Expiry11 Dec 2025

Test number133012575232

Mileage179,045 mi

Advisoryexhaust blowing at center box

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

FAILED · 14 Nov 2024

Test date14 Nov 2024

Expiry—

Test number744441333045

Mileage179,045 mi

MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Advisoryexhaust blowing at center box

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 12 Dec 2023

Test date12 Dec 2023

Expiry11 Dec 2024

Test number230755227964

Mileage178,006 mi

Advisorycoolant leak

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

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))

FAILED · 27 Nov 2023

Test date27 Nov 2023

Expiry—

Test number624060614414

Mileage178,006 mi

MajorPower steering malfunctioning goes tight and slack when turning (2.1.5 (a))

MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high 1.060 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Advisoryoil leak

Advisoryexhaust leaking at front joint

Advisoryexhaust leaking at centre pipe

Advisorywater leak

MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

PASSED · 24 Nov 2022

Test date24 Nov 2022

Expiry26 Nov 2023

Test number701564014600

Mileage175,375 mi

Advisoryoil cap missing

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

FAILED · 24 Nov 2022

Test date24 Nov 2022

Expiry—

Test number850662384501

Mileage175,375 mi

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Advisoryoil cap missing

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

PASSED · 19 Nov 2021

Test date19 Nov 2021

Expiry26 Nov 2022

Test number518781652579

Mileage166,225 mi

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

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

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 10 Nov 2021

Test date10 Nov 2021

Expiry—

Test number663676441081

Mileage166,224 mi

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

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

DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

PASSED · 27 Nov 2020

Test date27 Nov 2020

Expiry26 Nov 2021

Test number177725286854

Mileage157,210 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Advisoryrear shocker dust covers loose

FAILED · 26 Nov 2020

Test date26 Nov 2020

Expiry—

Test number442472409538

Mileage157,210 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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))

Advisoryrear shocker dust covers loose

PASSED · 16 Oct 2019

Test date16 Oct 2019

Expiry16 Oct 2020

Test number986437288858

Mileage153,211 mi

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

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 17 Oct 2018

Test date17 Oct 2018

Expiry16 Oct 2019

Test number978382227686

Mileage148,236 mi

PASSED · 4 Sep 2017

Test date4 Sep 2017

Expiry15 Sep 2018

Test number727147858771

Mileage136,986 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 3 Sep 2016

Test date3 Sep 2016

Expiry15 Sep 2017

Test number128136584602

Mileage124,835 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

PASSED · 16 Sep 2015

Test date16 Sep 2015

Expiry15 Sep 2016

Test number800335920567

Mileage117,809 mi

AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

FAILED · 14 Sep 2015

Test date14 Sep 2015

Expiry—

Test number838795810670

Mileage117,807 mi

Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

FailNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FailOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

PASSED · 15 Oct 2014

Test date15 Oct 2014

Expiry31 Oct 2015

Test number878678084253

Mileage110,784 mi

User Enterednsf tyre perishing between tread,rear tyres low tread,rear brake pipes mild corrosion,

FAILED · 14 Oct 2014

Test date14 Oct 2014

Expiry—

Test number198627784208

Mileage110,784 mi

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

FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

User Enterednsf tyre perishing between tread,rear tyres low tread,rear brake pipes mild corrosion,

FAILED · 14 Oct 2013

Test date14 Oct 2013

Expiry—

Test number575577283241

Mileage103,714 mi

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 14 Oct 2013

Test date14 Oct 2013

Expiry31 Oct 2014

Test number499387183288

Mileage103,714 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 22 Oct 2012

Test date22 Oct 2012

Expiry31 Oct 2013

Test number797036492241

Mileage95,772 mi

PASSED · 26 Oct 2011

Test date26 Oct 2011

Expiry31 Oct 2012

Test number357589691467

Mileage87,225 mi

PASSED · 25 Oct 2010

Test date25 Oct 2010

Expiry31 Oct 2011

Test number191688090239

Mileage77,854 mi

PASSED · 31 Oct 2009

Test date31 Oct 2009

Expiry31 Oct 2010

Test number464424709462

Mileage69,553 mi

PASSED · 1 Nov 2008

Test date1 Nov 2008

Expiry31 Oct 2009

Test number324706408329

Mileage61,054 mi

PASSED · 27 Oct 2007

Test date27 Oct 2007

Expiry26 Oct 2008

Test number440360307476

Mileage53,746 mi

FAILED · 27 Oct 2007

Test date27 Oct 2007

Expiry—

Test number180630707312

Mileage53,746 mi

PrsOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PASSED · 26 Oct 2006

Test date26 Oct 2006

Expiry25 Oct 2007

Test number351959196224

Mileage45,178 mi