BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

RV56 TYU

MOTExpired

MOT due22 May 2026

First reg11 Sep 2006

Mileage170,992 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 May 2026.

PASSED · 19 May 2025

Test date19 May 2025

Expiry22 May 2026

Test number946607644248

Mileage170,992 mi

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

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 16 May 2024

Test date16 May 2024

Expiry22 May 2025

Test number378310880448

Mileage166,332 mi

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

FAILED · 16 May 2024

Test date16 May 2024

Expiry—

Test number214413537602

Mileage166,332 mi

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

PASSED · 23 May 2023

Test date23 May 2023

Expiry22 May 2024

Test number973283748629

Mileage155,802 mi

AdvisoryEmissions near the limit

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryHandbrake low

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

FAILED · 23 May 2023

Test date23 May 2023

Expiry—

Test number223293853872

Mileage155,802 mi

DangerousElectrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Lambda cable insecure (4.11 (a) (iii))

PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

AdvisoryEmissions near the limit

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryHandbrake low

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

FAILED · 4 Apr 2023

Test date4 Apr 2023

Expiry—

Test number132429075768

Mileage155,633 mi

MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

DangerousRear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaks (box) (8.2.1.2 (d))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 11 Jan 2022

Test date11 Jan 2022

Expiry12 Jan 2023

Test number552566133635

Mileage152,352 mi

FAILED · 10 Jan 2022

Test date10 Jan 2022

Expiry—

Test number892678079217

Mileage152,345 mi

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

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 13 Jan 2021

Test date13 Jan 2021

Expiry12 Jan 2022

Test number398315554032

Mileage143,220 mi

FAILED · 4 Jan 2021

Test date4 Jan 2021

Expiry—

Test number257216678415

Mileage143,201 mi

MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

PASSED · 3 Jan 2020

Test date3 Jan 2020

Expiry3 Jan 2021

Test number612490634726

Mileage133,770 mi

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

PASSED · 4 Jan 2019

Test date4 Jan 2019

Expiry3 Jan 2020

Test number566072460374

Mileage125,432 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

FAILED · 3 Jan 2019

Test date3 Jan 2019

Expiry—

Test number847730755488

Mileage125,430 mi

MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

PASSED · 4 Jan 2018

Test date4 Jan 2018

Expiry3 Jan 2019

Test number973860671643

Mileage118,593 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FAILED · 4 Jan 2018

Test date4 Jan 2018

Expiry—

Test number648453768780

Mileage118,593 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

PASSED · 28 Dec 2016

Test date28 Dec 2016

Expiry28 Dec 2017

Test number633574524197

Mileage105,987 mi

Advisoryboth rear tyres 2mm

Advisoryn/s/r tyre bald inner edge

PASSED · 17 Dec 2015

Test date17 Dec 2015

Expiry28 Dec 2016

Test number242022591993

Mileage96,065 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryFront undertrays fitted

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FAILED · 17 Dec 2015

Test date17 Dec 2015

Expiry—

Test number184268708912

Mileage96,061 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryFront undertrays fitted

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

PASSED · 29 Dec 2014

Test date29 Dec 2014

Expiry28 Dec 2015

Test number317603064341

Mileage90,020 mi

PASSED · 7 May 2014

Test date7 May 2014

Expiry6 May 2015

Test number237447524109

Mileage89,242 mi

FAILED · 6 May 2014

Test date6 May 2014

Expiry—

Test number528796124189

Mileage89,242 mi

FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailOffside Front 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)

PASSED · 30 Jul 2013

Test date30 Jul 2013

Expiry3 Aug 2014

Test number788721513257

Mileage86,913 mi

PASSED · 3 Aug 2012

Test date3 Aug 2012

Expiry3 Aug 2013

Test number869926812232

Mileage76,068 mi

FAILED · 3 Aug 2012

Test date3 Aug 2012

Expiry—

Test number329316012467

Mileage76,048 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 2 Aug 2011

Test date2 Aug 2011

Expiry3 Aug 2012

Test number199904711294

Mileage66,763 mi

FAILED · 1 Aug 2011

Test date1 Aug 2011

Expiry—

Test number379043311467

Mileage66,763 mi

FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PASSED · 9 Jul 2010

Test date9 Jul 2010

Expiry3 Aug 2011

Test number893370490171

Mileage55,627 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PASSED · 4 Aug 2009

Test date4 Aug 2009

Expiry3 Aug 2010

Test number393726719498

Mileage39,577 mi

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

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

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

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

User EnteredNail in rear tyre

User EnteredOil leak