MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Grey

RV09 VHJ
MOTExpired
MOT due20 May 2026
First reg1 Mar 2009
Mileage182,751 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

17 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 19 May 2026.

FAILED · 19 May 2026
Test date19 May 2026
Expiry
Test number348983603987
Mileage182,751 mi
AdvisoryFront down pipe flexi damaged
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 21 May 2025
Test date21 May 2025
Expiry20 May 2026
Test number277044427867
Mileage176,251 mi
AdvisoryOil 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (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))
FAILED · 19 May 2025
Test date19 May 2025
Expiry
Test number182368042862
Mileage176,251 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (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))
PASSED · 20 May 2024
Test date20 May 2024
Expiry19 May 2025
Test number393556060119
Mileage169,654 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 May 2024
Test date20 May 2024
Expiry
Test number603031111165
Mileage169,654 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 May 2023
Test date13 May 2023
Expiry19 May 2024
Test number550903888053
Mileage162,102 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 20 May 2022
Test date20 May 2022
Expiry19 May 2023
Test number823167983247
Mileage153,174 mi
FAILED · 20 May 2022
Test date20 May 2022
Expiry
Test number131641321758
Mileage153,174 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 21 Jun 2021
Test date21 Jun 2021
Expiry20 Jun 2022
Test number772701517768
Mileage144,863 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jun 2020
Test date10 Jun 2020
Expiry9 Jun 2021
Test number666322074541
Mileage136,067 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 8 Jul 2019
Test date8 Jul 2019
Expiry28 Jul 2020
Test number124268634695
Mileage121,459 mi
PASSED · 20 Jul 2018
Test date20 Jul 2018
Expiry28 Jul 2019
Test number764718940835
Mileage117,403 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 17 Jul 2018
Test date17 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number707938967668
Mileage117,396 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2017
Test date27 Jul 2017
Expiry28 Jul 2018
Test number358843953068
Mileage106,328 mi
FAILED · 26 Jul 2017
Test date26 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number369671117919
Mileage106,328 mi
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2016
Test date27 Jul 2016
Expiry28 Jul 2017
Test number809910985230
Mileage93,558 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside inner brake light not working. Outer is still working
AdvisoryNearside inner brake light not working. Outer is still working
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside front cornering light not working
PASSED · 29 Jul 2015
Test date29 Jul 2015
Expiry28 Jul 2016
Test number886440315267
Mileage81,054 mi
PASSED · 8 Jul 2014
Test date8 Jul 2014
Expiry20 Jul 2015
Test number447449884110
Mileage66,957 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 8 Jul 2013
Test date8 Jul 2013
Expiry20 Jul 2014
Test number389409583197
Mileage54,682 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrear tyres low on edge
PASSED · 21 Jul 2012
Test date21 Jul 2012
Expiry20 Jul 2013
Test number355673702422
Mileage41,955 mi
PASSED · 19 Jun 2012
Test date19 Jun 2012
Expiry18 Jun 2013
Test number505421372135
Mileage41,839 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 24 Feb 2012
Test date24 Feb 2012
Expiry1 Mar 2013
Test number629685052076
Mileage37,313 mi