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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

RJ54 FMV
MOTValid
MOT due30 Jan 2027
First reg25 Sep 2004
Mileage119,194 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 May 2026.

PASSED · 31 Jan 2026
Test date31 Jan 2026
Expiry30 Jan 2027
Test number834714243163
Mileage119,194 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 23 Jan 2026
Test date23 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number681126211817
Mileage119,191 mi
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
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))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
FAILED · 19 Dec 2025
Test date19 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number993317659321
Mileage119,186 mi
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Oct 2024
Test date10 Oct 2024
Expiry28 Oct 2025
Test number592722910548
Mileage109,450 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Oct 2023
Test date28 Oct 2023
Expiry28 Oct 2024
Test number949691827829
Mileage107,494 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Oct 2022
Test date29 Oct 2022
Expiry28 Oct 2023
Test number941662458650
Mileage104,962 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s greased (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2021
Test date16 Oct 2021
Expiry22 Oct 2022
Test number792536445162
Mileage99,624 mi
PASSED · 10 Oct 2020
Test date10 Oct 2020
Expiry22 Oct 2021
Test number763216058398
Mileage94,915 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 18 Apr 2019
Test date18 Apr 2019
Expiry22 Oct 2020
Test number374877104050
Mileage90,301 mi
AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryrear exhaust corroded & slight split
PASSED · 12 Apr 2018
Test date12 Apr 2018
Expiry22 Apr 2019
Test number589273351890
Mileage88,577 mi
PASSED · 18 Apr 2017
Test date18 Apr 2017
Expiry22 Apr 2018
Test number680482301103
Mileage87,850 mi
PASSED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry22 Apr 2017
Test number236862698381
Mileage86,078 mi
FAILED · 13 Apr 2016
Test date13 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number188600394256
Mileage86,078 mi
FailEmissions not tested due to coolant fault/leak (7.3.A.1)
Advisorybrake efficiency not tested on RBT due to coolant fault/leak
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 11 Apr 2015
Test date11 Apr 2015
Expiry22 Apr 2016
Test number526511505187
Mileage81,392 mi
User Enteredfront tyres inner edges of tread worn smooth.
User Enteredfront lower suspension arm rear bushes worn.
PASSED · 10 Apr 2014
Test date10 Apr 2014
Expiry22 Apr 2015
Test number168010504128
Mileage75,391 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 9 Apr 2014
Test date9 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number529509194031
Mileage75,334 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 17 Apr 2013
Test date17 Apr 2013
Expiry22 Apr 2014
Test number876397203115
Mileage63,971 mi
FAILED · 17 Apr 2013
Test date17 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number226697403139
Mileage63,971 mi
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 23 Apr 2012
Test date23 Apr 2012
Expiry22 Apr 2013
Test number657744812152
Mileage52,359 mi
FAILED · 23 Apr 2012
Test date23 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number645654812153
Mileage52,359 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 25 Jul 2011
Test date25 Jul 2011
Expiry26 Jul 2012
Test number767146501254
Mileage51,641 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredrear brake discs corroded
FAILED · 23 Jul 2011
Test date23 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number455474901283
Mileage51,639 mi
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredrear brake discs corroded
PASSED · 27 Jul 2010
Test date27 Jul 2010
Expiry26 Jul 2011
Test number411438300273
Mileage50,853 mi
PASSED · 5 May 2009
Test date5 May 2009
Expiry7 May 2010
Test number814025129187
Mileage38,460 mi
FAILED · 5 May 2009
Test date5 May 2009
Expiry
Test number531175729154
Mileage38,460 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 8 May 2008
Test date8 May 2008
Expiry7 May 2009
Test number241579628493
Mileage25,894 mi
PASSED · 2 May 2007
Test date2 May 2007
Expiry1 May 2008
Test number750512727187
Mileage12,174 mi