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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

SD59 HTN
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Feb 2026
First reg25 Sep 2009
Mileage133,898 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 October 2025.

PASSED · 12 Feb 2025
Test date12 Feb 2025
Expiry11 Feb 2026
Test number778669326677
Mileage133,898 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
FAILED · 6 Feb 2025
Test date6 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number770277243704
Mileage133,809 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Suspension rod insecurely attached neaside/offside bracer bars (5.3.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
PASSED · 3 Feb 2024
Test date3 Feb 2024
Expiry2 Feb 2025
Test number399869102676
Mileage120,300 mi
FAILED · 24 Jan 2024
Test date24 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number453723771355
Mileage120,299 mi
DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 16 Jan 2023
Test date16 Jan 2023
Expiry17 Jan 2024
Test number429431469259
Mileage118,636 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake caliper flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED · 16 Jan 2023
Test date16 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number768760929402
Mileage118,636 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake caliper flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 13 Jan 2022
Test date13 Jan 2022
Expiry17 Jan 2023
Test number896418549192
Mileage113,143 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily swollen and bulged beneath neoprene coating (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 12 Jan 2022
Test date12 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number867706237754
Mileage113,143 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily swollen and bulged beneath neoprene coating (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 18 Jan 2021
Test date18 Jan 2021
Expiry17 Jan 2022
Test number660674888258
Mileage101,605 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre plus wearing on inner edge 225/40/18
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 225/40/18
Advisoryboth front lower front suspension arms have slight play on a pin or bush
FAILED · 14 Jan 2021
Test date14 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number312523557687
Mileage101,604 mi
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre plus wearing on inner edge 225/40/18
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 225/40/18
Advisoryboth front lower front suspension arms have slight play on a pin or bush
PASSED · 27 Jun 2019
Test date27 Jun 2019
Expiry3 Jan 2021
Test number152023213227
Mileage88,679 mi
PASSED · 4 Jul 2018
Test date4 Jul 2018
Expiry3 Jul 2019
Test number447457174223
Mileage82,238 mi
FAILED · 26 Jun 2018
Test date26 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number369147050375
Mileage82,197 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 16 Jun 2017
Test date16 Jun 2017
Expiry16 Jun 2018
Test number612517082015
Mileage71,309 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal minimum (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 16 Jun 2017
Test date16 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number959206178609
Mileage71,309 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal minimum (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 17 Jun 2016
Test date17 Jun 2016
Expiry16 Jun 2017
Test number838503595879
Mileage57,967 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 25 May 2015
Test date25 May 2015
Expiry3 Jun 2016
Test number807075145126
Mileage50,310 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 25 May 2015
Test date25 May 2015
Expiry
Test number769925845184
Mileage50,310 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front 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)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2014
Test date4 Jun 2014
Expiry3 Jun 2015
Test number217985154439
Mileage43,904 mi
PASSED · 2 Sep 2013
Test date2 Sep 2013
Expiry25 Sep 2014
Test number886715843253
Mileage37,404 mi
PASSED · 24 Sep 2012
Test date24 Sep 2012
Expiry25 Sep 2013
Test number639458762275
Mileage28,023 mi