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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

SA56 OZW
MOTExpired
MOT due20 Jul 2025
First reg31 Oct 2006
Mileage133,159 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

19 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 October 2025.

PASSED · 20 Jul 2024
Test date20 Jul 2024
Expiry20 Jul 2025
Test number487220234408
Mileage133,159 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 21 Jul 2023
Test date21 Jul 2023
Expiry20 Jul 2024
Test number107372508801
Mileage123,019 mi
PASSED · 16 May 2022
Test date16 May 2022
Expiry21 May 2023
Test number472461590130
Mileage119,520 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 May 2022
Test date16 May 2022
Expiry
Test number319636378033
Mileage119,519 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 May 2021
Test date22 May 2021
Expiry21 May 2022
Test number641961168075
Mileage116,205 mi
FAILED · 20 May 2021
Test date20 May 2021
Expiry
Test number820819383507
Mileage116,205 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Jul 2020
Test date14 Jul 2020
Expiry13 Jul 2021
Test number110978317117
Mileage114,532 mi
AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED RESTRICTED VIEW
FAILED · 13 Jul 2020
Test date13 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number186761057234
Mileage114,532 mi
DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED RESTRICTED VIEW
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Dec 2018
Test date14 Dec 2018
Expiry13 Dec 2019
Test number976591345089
Mileage109,653 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 8 Dec 2018
Test date8 Dec 2018
Expiry
Test number177340982739
Mileage109,653 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2017
Test date5 Dec 2017
Expiry9 Dec 2018
Test number941478273830
Mileage108,497 mi
FAILED · 5 Dec 2017
Test date5 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number688871590040
Mileage108,497 mi
PrsAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED · 10 Dec 2016
Test date10 Dec 2016
Expiry9 Dec 2017
Test number765456704752
Mileage104,523 mi
FAILED · 9 Dec 2016
Test date9 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number885382465324
Mileage104,513 mi
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 3 Aug 2015
Test date3 Aug 2015
Expiry2 Aug 2016
Test number348395615211
Mileage93,250 mi
PASSED · 10 Sep 2014
Test date10 Sep 2014
Expiry25 Sep 2015
Test number368993254281
Mileage87,626 mi
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredoffside front tyre has slight wear on outside edge
FAILED · 10 Sep 2014
Test date10 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number125053554220
Mileage87,626 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredoffside front tyre has slight wear on outside edge
PASSED · 11 Sep 2013
Test date11 Sep 2013
Expiry25 Sep 2014
Test number475904253281
Mileage75,163 mi
PASSED · 17 Sep 2012
Test date17 Sep 2012
Expiry25 Sep 2013
Test number308881862268
Mileage63,800 mi
PASSED · 26 Sep 2011
Test date26 Sep 2011
Expiry25 Sep 2012
Test number335959961431
Mileage52,051 mi
FAILED · 23 Sep 2011
Test date23 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number926946461236
Mileage52,049 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2010
Test date27 Jul 2010
Expiry26 Aug 2011
Test number532498900235
Mileage46,866 mi
PASSED · 27 Aug 2009
Test date27 Aug 2009
Expiry26 Aug 2010
Test number432039339213
Mileage36,001 mi