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BMW

3 SERIES · White

SH09 AZX
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Mar 2026
First reg29 May 2009
Mileage157,984 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

17 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 28 January 2026.

PASSED · 5 Mar 2025
Test date5 Mar 2025
Expiry4 Mar 2026
Test number413418574599
Mileage157,984 mi
PASSED · 2 Dec 2023
Test date2 Dec 2023
Expiry6 Dec 2024
Test number279160688188
Mileage156,464 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2022
Test date29 Nov 2022
Expiry6 Dec 2023
Test number129681786507
Mileage152,910 mi
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory(under trays cover fitted)
PASSED · 1 Dec 2021
Test date1 Dec 2021
Expiry6 Dec 2022
Test number564716060861
Mileage146,960 mi
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))
Advisoryservice brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2020
Test date5 Dec 2020
Expiry6 Dec 2021
Test number855376716323
Mileage133,412 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 5 Dec 2020
Test date5 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number877951774988
Mileage133,412 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 3 Jun 2019
Test date3 Jun 2019
Expiry6 Dec 2020
Test number221528866693
Mileage117,791 mi
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryparking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
PASSED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry6 Jun 2019
Test number431110483094
Mileage101,202 mi
PASSED · 7 Jun 2017
Test date7 Jun 2017
Expiry6 Jun 2018
Test number956239569358
Mileage97,496 mi
PASSED · 31 May 2016
Test date31 May 2016
Expiry30 May 2017
Test number368080085075
Mileage91,941 mi
PASSED · 19 Jun 2014
Test date19 Jun 2014
Expiry18 Jun 2015
Test number145810374119
Mileage77,224 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 2 Jun 2014
Test date2 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number919583754128
Mileage77,015 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 1 Jun 2013
Test date1 Jun 2013
Expiry31 May 2014
Test number467642053133
Mileage64,788 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 1 Jun 2012
Test date1 Jun 2012
Expiry31 May 2013
Test number636493852192
Mileage51,598 mi
FAILED · 30 May 2012
Test date30 May 2012
Expiry
Test number628771752184
Mileage51,598 mi
FailNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)