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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

SA52 GJU
MOTExpired
MOT due8 May 2026
First reg1 Sep 2002
Mileage135,433 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 December 2025.

PASSED · 10 Apr 2025
Test date10 Apr 2025
Expiry8 May 2026
Test number834845777854
Mileage135,433 mi
PASSED · 10 Apr 2024
Test date10 Apr 2024
Expiry8 May 2025
Test number139898399272
Mileage126,609 mi
PASSED · 9 May 2023
Test date9 May 2023
Expiry8 May 2024
Test number978073677398
Mileage125,736 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Apr 2023
Test date29 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number687053040243
Mileage125,614 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 May 2022
Test date4 May 2022
Expiry4 May 2023
Test number166424102073
Mileage122,084 mi
AdvisoryPetrol cap seal cracking
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 4 May 2022
Test date4 May 2022
Expiry
Test number567891305680
Mileage122,084 mi
AdvisoryPetrol cap seal cracking
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 May 2021
Test date5 May 2021
Expiry4 May 2022
Test number391955511746
Mileage120,820 mi
PASSED · 6 Dec 2019
Test date6 Dec 2019
Expiry5 Dec 2020
Test number348920723293
Mileage110,277 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2018
Test date23 Nov 2018
Expiry22 Nov 2019
Test number196337312612
Mileage102,545 mi
FAILED · 22 Nov 2018
Test date22 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number467070010988
Mileage102,545 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Jul 2017
Test date10 Jul 2017
Expiry9 Jul 2018
Test number414435405350
Mileage94,731 mi
PASSED · 30 Jun 2016
Test date30 Jun 2016
Expiry9 Jul 2017
Test number431024305260
Mileage83,494 mi
FAILED · 29 Jun 2016
Test date29 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number851439252168
Mileage83,494 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18/92y (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 2 Jul 2015
Test date2 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number897123385158
Mileage79,782 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredslight oil leak rear diff
User Enteredexhaust system corroded
PASSED · 2 Jul 2015
Test date2 Jul 2015
Expiry9 Jul 2016
Test number458083185127
Mileage79,782 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredslight oil leak rear diff
User Enteredexhaust system corroded
PASSED · 10 Jul 2014
Test date10 Jul 2014
Expiry9 Jul 2015
Test number555861194192
Mileage75,697 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredexhaust corroded
FAILED · 9 Jul 2014
Test date9 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number189860994176
Mileage75,697 mi
FailOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredexhaust corroded
User Enteredwipers not checked
PASSED · 1 Aug 2013
Test date1 Aug 2013
Expiry15 Aug 2014
Test number716793213230
Mileage70,911 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredn/s/r parking brake low.
FAILED · 31 Jul 2013
Test date31 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number857272313277
Mileage70,911 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake 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)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredn/s/r parking brake low.
PASSED · 18 Jul 2012
Test date18 Jul 2012
Expiry15 Aug 2013
Test number969940502277
Mileage65,026 mi
FAILED · 17 Jul 2012
Test date17 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number617989892168
Mileage65,026 mi
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 16 Aug 2011
Test date16 Aug 2011
Expiry15 Aug 2012
Test number778908721238
Mileage60,817 mi
PASSED · 20 Jul 2010
Test date20 Jul 2010
Expiry8 Aug 2011
Test number321961300234
Mileage56,737 mi
FAILED · 2 Nov 2009
Test date2 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number864456009307
Mileage51,055 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
User Enteredtracking required.
User Enteredinner front pads seem low.
PASSED · 6 Aug 2009
Test date6 Aug 2009
Expiry8 Aug 2010
Test number750148819261
Mileage49,021 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 30 Jul 2008
Test date30 Jul 2008
Expiry8 Aug 2009
Test number362912618235
Mileage41,082 mi
PASSED · 9 Aug 2007
Test date9 Aug 2007
Expiry8 Aug 2008
Test number313141127201
Mileage32,759 mi
PASSED · 21 Nov 2006
Test date21 Nov 2006
Expiry20 Nov 2007
Test number552245826399
Mileage31,092 mi
PASSED · 30 Nov 2005
Test date30 Nov 2005
Expiry29 Nov 2006
Test number370824735399
Mileage20,551 mi
PASSED · 21 Sep 2005
Test date21 Sep 2005
Expiry20 Sep 2006
Test number741374665236
Mileage20,259 mi