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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

SD56 FVW
MOTValid
MOT due10 Jul 2026
First reg28 Sep 2006
Mileage184,624 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 18 November 2025.

PASSED · 11 Jul 2025
Test date11 Jul 2025
Expiry10 Jul 2026
Test number120033326015
Mileage184,624 mi
AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Jun 2024
Test date19 Jun 2024
Expiry18 Jun 2025
Test number184942234469
Mileage180,078 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 23 Jan 2023
Test date23 Jan 2023
Expiry22 Jan 2024
Test number496874056308
Mileage176,064 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Jan 2023
Test date19 Jan 2023
Expiry—
Test number241191367646
Mileage176,020 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Jan 2022
Test date22 Jan 2022
Expiry21 Jan 2023
Test number342005059367
Mileage170,472 mi
MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2021
Test date22 Dec 2021
Expiry29 Dec 2022
Test number118502822786
Mileage170,241 mi
FAILED · 22 Dec 2021
Test date22 Dec 2021
Expiry—
Test number292551877565
Mileage170,241 mi
PrsNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Dec 2020
Test date29 Dec 2020
Expiry29 Dec 2021
Test number372206409571
Mileage162,165 mi
FAILED · 23 Dec 2020
Test date23 Dec 2020
Expiry—
Test number886466798585
Mileage162,026 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))
PASSED · 30 Dec 2019
Test date30 Dec 2019
Expiry29 Dec 2020
Test number816770379877
Mileage153,828 mi
FAILED · 30 Dec 2019
Test date30 Dec 2019
Expiry—
Test number124156405536
Mileage153,828 mi
PrsNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 24 Dec 2018
Test date24 Dec 2018
Expiry29 Dec 2019
Test number794680625951
Mileage144,523 mi
FAILED · 24 Dec 2018
Test date24 Dec 2018
Expiry—
Test number957381733093
Mileage144,523 mi
MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 30 Dec 2017
Test date30 Dec 2017
Expiry29 Dec 2018
Test number835642609580
Mileage136,116 mi
FAILED · 22 Dec 2017
Test date22 Dec 2017
Expiry—
Test number172889674806
Mileage136,109 mi
Advisoryengine management light on
Advisoryengine bay covers fitted
Advisoryunder tray fitted
Advisorynearside/offside front tyres outer sidewall damage
Advisorynearside front tyre outer edges uneven tread wear
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PASSED · 28 Dec 2016
Test date28 Dec 2016
Expiry27 Dec 2017
Test number149641993097
Mileage127,672 mi
Advisoryfront wiper blades smearing
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisoryengine bay covers fitted
Advisoryunder tray fitted
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/nail (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisorynearside front tyre outer sidewall damage
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corrosion on outer edges of discs (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/scored (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PASSED · 26 Dec 2015
Test date26 Dec 2015
Expiry25 Dec 2016
Test number988053079803
Mileage118,279 mi
PASSED · 19 Jan 2015
Test date19 Jan 2015
Expiry28 Jan 2016
Test number917969415009
Mileage109,319 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredvehicle emits slighlt smoke
PASSED · 29 Jan 2014
Test date29 Jan 2014
Expiry28 Jan 2015
Test number218789024023
Mileage98,700 mi
User Enteredchips in screen
User EnteredBoth rear wheel rims been repaired
PASSED · 4 Jan 2013
Test date4 Jan 2013
Expiry3 Jan 2014
Test number655284603096
Mileage86,881 mi
FAILED · 3 Jan 2013
Test date3 Jan 2013
Expiry—
Test number128743703065
Mileage86,881 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 22 Dec 2011
Test date22 Dec 2011
Expiry21 Dec 2012
Test number995556551387
Mileage67,366 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 22 Dec 2011
Test date22 Dec 2011
Expiry—
Test number757286951347
Mileage67,366 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 13 Dec 2010
Test date13 Dec 2010
Expiry—
Test number743077740388
Mileage45,015 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 13 Dec 2010
Test date13 Dec 2010
Expiry12 Dec 2011
Test number342117640323
Mileage45,015 mi
PASSED · 1 Dec 2009
Test date1 Dec 2009
Expiry30 Nov 2010
Test number400905439361
Mileage29,569 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredoffside rear brake pad warning wire not secure