MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Red

RO04 VRN
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Jan 2025
First reg12 Mar 2004
Mileage145,013 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 3 November 2025.

FAILED · 3 Nov 2025
Test date3 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number480671153597
Mileage145,013 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
PASSED · 15 Jan 2024
Test date15 Jan 2024
Expiry14 Jan 2025
Test number903614273751
Mileage143,733 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Abs sensor bolt missing
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Round radius mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 4 Jan 2024
Test date4 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number169322112180
Mileage143,733 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm mounting bolt not long enough
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Abs sensor bolt missing
AdvisoryNearside Front Splash guard insecure
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Round radius mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Strut adjuster (5.3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Jun 2021
Test date25 Jun 2021
Expiry24 Jun 2022
Test number384157597658
Mileage142,349 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake low effeiency
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
AdvisoryVehicle corroded on jacking points but structure ok
PASSED · 20 Nov 2019
Test date20 Nov 2019
Expiry24 Nov 2020
Test number620553787322
Mileage154,181 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Nov 2019
Test date14 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number378500428506
Mileage154,162 mi
MajorFront Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush not attached to link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not attached (4.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2018
Test date20 Nov 2018
Expiry24 Nov 2019
Test number235133702853
Mileage142,024 mi
FAILED · 19 Nov 2018
Test date19 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number817613718147
Mileage141,986 mi
DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
PASSED · 8 Nov 2017
Test date8 Nov 2017
Expiry24 Nov 2018
Test number298431483954
Mileage131,872 mi
Advisoryunder trays fitted
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 9 Nov 2016
Test date9 Nov 2016
Expiry24 Nov 2017
Test number568879150155
Mileage124,906 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back arm bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 9 Nov 2016
Test date9 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number746302998439
Mileage124,904 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back arm bush (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 21 Nov 2015
Test date21 Nov 2015
Expiry24 Nov 2016
Test number419197970368
Mileage113,971 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked and worn on inner edge
PASSED · 25 Nov 2014
Test date25 Nov 2014
Expiry24 Nov 2015
Test number636179124360
Mileage104,754 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2014
Test date28 Mar 2014
Expiry30 Mar 2015
Test number266497884059
Mileage102,333 mi
PASSED · 26 Mar 2013
Test date26 Mar 2013
Expiry30 Mar 2014
Test number867445383059
Mileage98,708 mi
PASSED · 24 Mar 2012
Test date24 Mar 2012
Expiry30 Mar 2013
Test number196214782093
Mileage95,317 mi
PASSED · 3 Mar 2011
Test date3 Mar 2011
Expiry30 Mar 2012
Test number279702061088
Mileage91,458 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2010
Test date30 Mar 2010
Expiry30 Mar 2011
Test number482409880069
Mileage86,545 mi
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 31 Mar 2009
Test date31 Mar 2009
Expiry30 Mar 2010
Test number734710999032
Mileage80,016 mi
PASSED · 13 Mar 2008
Test date13 Mar 2008
Expiry28 Mar 2009
Test number673503078074
Mileage74,455 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Dangerousnearside rear tryre inner sidewall seperating
PASSED · 29 Mar 2007
Test date29 Mar 2007
Expiry28 Mar 2008
Test number890228187054
Mileage68,227 mi