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BMW

3 SERIES · Green

RN52 VZO
MOTValid
MOT due28 Jan 2027
First reg17 Feb 2003
Mileage111,810 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 February 2026.

PASSED · 29 Jan 2026
Test date29 Jan 2026
Expiry28 Jan 2027
Test number877452201901
Mileage111,810 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisorysill covers
Advisoryunderbody corrosion
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Oct 2024
Test date25 Oct 2024
Expiry1 Nov 2025
Test number827937540818
Mileage110,272 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryengine cover undertrays
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 25 Oct 2023
Test date25 Oct 2023
Expiry1 Nov 2024
Test number845088397020
Mileage107,768 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 11 Oct 2023
Test date11 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number347397808171
Mileage107,763 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2022
Test date2 Nov 2022
Expiry1 Nov 2023
Test number778246552307
Mileage101,633 mi
MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 21 Oct 2022
Test date21 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number575161472950
Mileage101,565 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2021
Test date5 Oct 2021
Expiry4 Oct 2022
Test number116318758729
Mileage86,669 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 15 Sep 2020
Test date15 Sep 2020
Expiry14 Sep 2021
Test number678178461655
Mileage75,630 mi
PASSED · 12 Apr 2019
Test date12 Apr 2019
Expiry18 Oct 2020
Test number970291317810
Mileage65,397 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 9 Apr 2019
Test date9 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number592712503275
Mileage65,326 mi
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Apr 2018
Test date19 Apr 2018
Expiry18 Apr 2019
Test number212890732051
Mileage60,296 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 17 Apr 2018
Test date17 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number428232395473
Mileage60,296 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 26 May 2017
Test date26 May 2017
Expiry14 Jun 2018
Test number850250496872
Mileage59,722 mi
FAILED · 19 May 2017
Test date19 May 2017
Expiry
Test number230895051988
Mileage59,722 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 19 May 2016
Test date19 May 2016
Expiry14 Jun 2017
Test number628207024247
Mileage58,960 mi
PASSED · 9 Jun 2015
Test date9 Jun 2015
Expiry14 Jun 2016
Test number525800565107
Mileage55,881 mi
PASSED · 11 Jun 2014
Test date11 Jun 2014
Expiry14 Jun 2015
Test number977332064186
Mileage51,921 mi
PASSED · 11 Jun 2013
Test date11 Jun 2013
Expiry14 Jun 2014
Test number977792763148
Mileage48,187 mi
PASSED · 15 Jun 2012
Test date15 Jun 2012
Expiry14 Jun 2013
Test number177707162121
Mileage44,677 mi
PASSED · 3 Jun 2011
Test date3 Jun 2011
Expiry9 Jun 2012
Test number837734051123
Mileage41,624 mi
PASSED · 10 May 2010
Test date10 May 2010
Expiry9 Jun 2011
Test number593270430117
Mileage37,497 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 26 May 2009
Test date26 May 2009
Expiry9 Jun 2010
Test number183416749108
Mileage33,204 mi
PASSED · 10 Jun 2008
Test date10 Jun 2008
Expiry9 Jun 2009
Test number673232368176
Mileage28,295 mi
PASSED · 15 May 2008
Test date15 May 2008
Expiry18 May 2009
Test number664616638130
Mileage27,227 mi
FAILED · 14 May 2008
Test date14 May 2008
Expiry
Test number220915338135
Mileage27,227 mi
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAILED · 14 Mar 2008
Test date14 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number452584878003
Mileage23,659 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 15 May 2007
Test date15 May 2007
Expiry18 May 2008
Test number791565237115
Mileage20,776 mi
PASSED · 19 May 2006
Test date19 May 2006
Expiry18 May 2007
Test number143939236154
Mileage17,422 mi
FAILED · 19 May 2006
Test date19 May 2006
Expiry
Test number232869036401
Mileage17,422 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)