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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

SB56 WYU
MOTValid
MOT due4 Oct 2026
First reg22 Dec 2006
Mileage114,880 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 November 2025.

PASSED · 5 Oct 2025
Test date5 Oct 2025
Expiry4 Oct 2026
Test number367191079445
Mileage114,880 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2025
Test date3 Apr 2025
Expiry10 Apr 2026
Test number607546089601
Mileage112,815 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorytpms light on / before 01/01/2012
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryfront bumper loose
Advisoryo/s/f shock absorber corroding
Advisoryn/s/r brake hose loose
Advisoryrear axle / sub frame corroding
FAILED · 2 Apr 2025
Test date2 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number515686753378
Mileage112,815 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorytpms light on / before 01/01/2012
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryfront bumper loose
Advisoryo/s/f shock absorber corroding
Advisoryn/s/r brake hose loose
Advisoryrear axle / sub frame corroding
PASSED · 9 Apr 2024
Test date9 Apr 2024
Expiry10 Apr 2025
Test number574242564384
Mileage107,755 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror backing missing
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose braided/nsf rubber
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose loose in holder
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/rear bushes on arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront bumper loose
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryFront small chips in windscreen
AdvisoryLower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection
PASSED · 13 Mar 2023
Test date13 Mar 2023
Expiry10 Apr 2024
Test number566844995055
Mileage102,082 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear axle slight corrosion
Advisoryplastic side skirts fitted / not allowing full inspection
FAILED · 10 Mar 2023
Test date10 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number434294384290
Mileage102,081 mi
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear axle slight corrosion
Advisoryplastic side skirts fitted / not allowing full inspection
PASSED · 11 Apr 2022
Test date11 Apr 2022
Expiry10 Apr 2023
Test number952504667071
Mileage99,097 mi
FAILED · 11 Apr 2022
Test date11 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number898280045152
Mileage99,090 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r rearmost ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
FAILED · 28 Mar 2022
Test date28 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number341475389035
Mileage99,083 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower rearmost wishbone bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system O/s/r brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed n/s/f brake flexy rubbing on body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r brake flexy insecure
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r rearmost ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2020
Test date22 Dec 2020
Expiry9 Jan 2022
Test number328203858636
Mileage98,008 mi
AdvisorySmall stone chip to centre of windscreen
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advancing surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn outer edge
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush slightly weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Dec 2020
Test date22 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number622225491856
Mileage98,008 mi
AdvisorySmall stone chip to centre of windscreen
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advancing surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn outer edge
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush slightly weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Jul 2019
Test date8 Jul 2019
Expiry9 Jan 2021
Test number611969887353
Mileage91,695 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes coroded (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 8 Jul 2019
Test date8 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number736204436575
Mileage91,690 mi
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes coroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Jun 2018
Test date12 Jun 2018
Expiry9 Jul 2019
Test number204397507656
Mileage85,500 mi
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated
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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Jun 2018
Test date11 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number119838539407
Mileage85,500 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust system insecure gearbox exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jul 2017
Test date10 Jul 2017
Expiry9 Jul 2018
Test number213247103528
Mileage70,943 mi
AdvisoryFront Both tyres worn on outer edges
AdvisoryEngine oil leak
AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 10 Jul 2017
Test date10 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number812670166177
Mileage70,943 mi
AdvisoryFront Both tyres worn on outer edges
AdvisoryEngine oil leak
AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 25 Jun 2016
Test date25 Jun 2016
Expiry7 Jul 2017
Test number230014230379
Mileage52,136 mi
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear metal brake pipe corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe rusted
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places
Advisorytwo main front to rear metal brake pipes corroeded at rear
FAILED · 24 Jun 2016
Test date24 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number310067140112
Mileage52,136 mi
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear metal brake pipe corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe rusted
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places
Advisorytwo main front to rear metal brake pipes corroeded at rear
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
PASSED · 8 Jul 2015
Test date8 Jul 2015
Expiry7 Jul 2016
Test number846839285179
Mileage41,784 mi
FAILED · 2 Jul 2015
Test date2 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number679423285170
Mileage41,784 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 17 Nov 2014
Test date17 Nov 2014
Expiry16 Nov 2015
Test number388001824301
Mileage40,860 mi
PASSED · 5 Feb 2014
Test date5 Feb 2014
Expiry4 Feb 2015
Test number276996634060
Mileage39,440 mi
PASSED · 19 Mar 2013
Test date19 Mar 2013
Expiry18 Mar 2014
Test number849948573038
Mileage35,430 mi
PASSED · 15 Nov 2012
Test date15 Nov 2012
Expiry14 Nov 2013
Test number798810922392
Mileage33,109 mi
PASSED · 13 Sep 2012
Test date13 Sep 2012
Expiry12 Sep 2013
Test number157357252249
Mileage32,348 mi
PASSED · 18 Jul 2012
Test date18 Jul 2012
Expiry17 Jul 2013
Test number359090302458
Mileage32,087 mi
FAILED · 17 Jul 2012
Test date17 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number589429292114
Mileage32,087 mi
DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 19 Jan 2012
Test date19 Jan 2012
Expiry24 Jan 2013
Test number439599312045
Mileage29,495 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enterednearside front tyre is perished
User Enteredoffside front tyre is perished
FAILED · 19 Jan 2012
Test date19 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number195959712408
Mileage29,495 mi
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enterednearside front tyre is perished
User Enteredoffside front tyre is perished
PASSED · 25 Jan 2011
Test date25 Jan 2011
Expiry24 Jan 2012
Test number145405921078
Mileage23,235 mi
FAILED · 24 Jan 2011
Test date24 Jan 2011
Expiry
Test number155664421064
Mileage23,235 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2009
Test date18 Dec 2009
Expiry22 Dec 2010
Test number901492659382
Mileage15,858 mi