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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

SAP2 4X
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Sep 2019
First reg17 Apr 1982
Mileage117,398 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

44 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 January 2026.

FAILED · 23 Jan 2020
Test date23 Jan 2020
Expiry—
Test number141523137072
Mileage117,398 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Sep 2018
Test date17 Sep 2018
Expiry17 Sep 2019
Test number385472446496
Mileage109,803 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Sep 2018
Test date15 Sep 2018
Expiry—
Test number914394563303
Mileage109,803 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Sep 2017
Test date18 Sep 2017
Expiry17 Sep 2018
Test number459134762665
Mileage102,914 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Sill corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Under arch corroded
FAILED · 16 Sep 2017
Test date16 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number349809775815
Mileage102,910 mi
FailNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Sill corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Under arch corroded
PASSED · 4 Aug 2016
Test date4 Aug 2016
Expiry9 Aug 2017
Test number548277457438
Mileage102,694 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector ccorroded (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 1 Aug 2016
Test date1 Aug 2016
Expiry—
Test number919109651223
Mileage102,694 mi
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector ccorroded (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 10 Aug 2015
Test date10 Aug 2015
Expiry9 Aug 2016
Test number445002225264
Mileage102,090 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 29 Jul 2015
Test date29 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number387250115226
Mileage102,080 mi
FailRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 4 Aug 2014
Test date4 Aug 2014
Expiry3 Aug 2015
Test number636306214296
Mileage101,377 mi
User Enteredboth front floors corroded
FAILED · 16 Jul 2014
Test date16 Jul 2014
Expiry—
Test number206447894499
Mileage101,249 mi
FailDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User Enteredboth front floors corroded, nsf strut leaking
PASSED · 31 Jul 2013
Test date31 Jul 2013
Expiry1 Aug 2014
Test number919052513223
Mileage100,328 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 23 Jul 2013
Test date23 Jul 2013
Expiry—
Test number197234603249
Mileage100,326 mi
FailHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PASSED · 2 Aug 2012
Test date2 Aug 2012
Expiry1 Aug 2013
Test number585905012285
Mileage99,975 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 18 Jul 2012
Test date18 Jul 2012
Expiry—
Test number466560602290
Mileage99,869 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User Enterednearside front strut slightly leaking
PASSED · 14 Jul 2011
Test date14 Jul 2011
Expiry31 Jul 2012
Test number479805291182
Mileage99,086 mi
AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredoffside rear tyre cracking
FAILED · 5 Jul 2011
Test date5 Jul 2011
Expiry—
Test number529136981107
Mileage99,079 mi
FailRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Dangerousrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredoffside rear tyre cracking
User Enteredfront brake disc pitted
PASSED · 19 Jul 2010
Test date19 Jul 2010
Expiry31 Jul 2011
Test number293510700234
Mileage98,018 mi
FAILED · 9 Jul 2010
Test date9 Jul 2010
Expiry—
Test number210230290409
Mileage97,877 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2009
Test date27 Jul 2009
Expiry31 Jul 2010
Test number650918709203
Mileage97,742 mi
FAILED · 16 Jul 2009
Test date16 Jul 2009
Expiry—
Test number320297799136
Mileage97,732 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2008
Test date30 Jul 2008
Expiry31 Jul 2009
Test number230622918256
Mileage97,053 mi
FAILED · 22 Jul 2008
Test date22 Jul 2008
Expiry—
Test number300784808497
Mileage96,678 mi
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 1 Aug 2007
Test date1 Aug 2007
Expiry31 Jul 2008
Test number934763117236
Mileage96,260 mi
PASSED · 1 Aug 2006
Test date1 Aug 2006
Expiry31 Jul 2007
Test number260223016240
Mileage95,794 mi
FAILED · 27 Jul 2006
Test date27 Jul 2006
Expiry—
Test number600218906239
Mileage95,794 mi
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 21 Jul 2005
Test date21 Jul 2005
Expiry20 Jul 2006
Test number842042205265
Mileage94,253 mi
FAILED · 21 Jul 2005
Test date21 Jul 2005
Expiry—
Test number953962205265
Mileage94,254 mi
FailFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)