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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

SA59 YRJ
MOTValid
MOT due26 Aug 2026
First reg22 Sep 2009
Mileage122,526 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 13 December 2025.

PASSED · 27 Aug 2025
Test date27 Aug 2025
Expiry26 Aug 2026
Test number796884635815
Mileage122,526 mi
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryunder-trays fitted.
Advisoryrear sub-frame covered in waxoyl under-seal.
FAILED · 27 Aug 2025
Test date27 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number293748012264
Mileage122,526 mi
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryunder-trays fitted.
Advisoryrear sub-frame covered in waxoyl under-seal.
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PrsOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Jul 2024
Test date18 Jul 2024
Expiry2 Aug 2025
Test number583175892978
Mileage120,277 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components.
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion evident on ALL rear suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 6 Jul 2024
Test date6 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number911972682995
Mileage120,277 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components.
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion evident on ALL rear suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm, inner bush (chalked). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake caliper retaining clip missing.
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 3 Aug 2023
Test date3 Aug 2023
Expiry2 Aug 2024
Test number710571773352
Mileage119,823 mi
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 1 Aug 2023
Test date1 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number789734161062
Mileage119,820 mi
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Oct 2022
Test date4 Oct 2022
Expiry3 Oct 2023
Test number658129255539
Mileage117,602 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 21 Sep 2022
Test date21 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number496222291407
Mileage117,602 mi
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 10 Sep 2021
Test date10 Sep 2021
Expiry9 Sep 2022
Test number723138261342
Mileage106,298 mi
FAILED · 7 Sep 2021
Test date7 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number544297851270
Mileage106,287 mi
MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
PASSED · 27 Nov 2020
Test date27 Nov 2020
Expiry26 Nov 2021
Test number151588393487
Mileage103,151 mi
FAILED · 25 Nov 2020
Test date25 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number393573446437
Mileage103,144 mi
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective on down pipe at gearbox, cracked/broken (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield above rear axle loose
PASSED · 1 May 2019
Test date1 May 2019
Expiry7 Nov 2020
Test number755775673046
Mileage99,789 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to intermediate pipe clamp split. (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall damaged, evidence of previous fouling but no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 8 May 2018
Test date8 May 2018
Expiry7 May 2019
Test number700991205757
Mileage90,904 mi
Advisoryadvise nearside front shocker
FAILED · 8 May 2018
Test date8 May 2018
Expiry
Test number340668518221
Mileage90,902 mi
FailOffside 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)
Advisoryadvise nearside front shocker
PASSED · 3 Mar 2017
Test date3 Mar 2017
Expiry2 Mar 2018
Test number231026135409
Mileage80,603 mi
FAILED · 23 Feb 2017
Test date23 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number380944873309
Mileage80,603 mi
FailOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
PASSED · 23 Feb 2016
Test date23 Feb 2016
Expiry22 Feb 2017
Test number612753013402
Mileage74,012 mi
AdvisoryCentre Front exhaust clamp is slightly corroded after flexi pipe
PASSED · 23 Feb 2015
Test date23 Feb 2015
Expiry22 Feb 2016
Test number786404755084
Mileage61,165 mi
PASSED · 9 Jul 2014
Test date9 Jul 2014
Expiry8 Jul 2015
Test number425640094172
Mileage53,888 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 4 Jul 2014
Test date4 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number489595684121
Mileage53,888 mi
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 9 Jul 2013
Test date9 Jul 2013
Expiry8 Jul 2014
Test number355870093150
Mileage47,329 mi
User Enteredslight leak at nearside front shocker
User Enteredoffside front outer tyre wall has small cuts
FAILED · 8 Jul 2013
Test date8 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number636239983164
Mileage47,329 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
User Enteredfront brake discs rusted and pitted
User Enterednearside rear inner brake pad 80% worn
User Enteredslight leak at nearside front shocker
User Enteredoffside front outer tyre wall has small cuts
User Enteredtyre warning light on
PASSED · 15 Sep 2012
Test date15 Sep 2012
Expiry22 Sep 2013
Test number645539652289
Mileage37,444 mi
User Enteredboth front discs are worn and corroded