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BMW

3 SERIES · White

SH12 XFA
MOTValid
MOT due4 Jul 2026
First reg22 May 2012
Mileage175,821 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 25 March 2026.

PASSED · 19 Jun 2025
Test date19 Jun 2025
Expiry4 Jul 2026
Test number809949145434
Mileage175,821 mi
MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jun 2024
Test date10 Jun 2024
Expiry4 Jul 2025
Test number662970284426
Mileage168,516 mi
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED · 6 Jun 2024
Test date6 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number258165493834
Mileage168,513 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 16 Jun 2023
Test date16 Jun 2023
Expiry4 Jul 2024
Test number598488459433
Mileage160,860 mi
FAILED · 15 Jun 2023
Test date15 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number457940683778
Mileage160,799 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2022
Test date5 Jul 2022
Expiry4 Jul 2023
Test number487394892990
Mileage155,286 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 4 Jul 2022
Test date4 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number449229372682
Mileage155,286 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 15 Mar 2021
Test date15 Mar 2021
Expiry14 Mar 2022
Test number443004602186
Mileage153,848 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 15 Mar 2021
Test date15 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number228977470455
Mileage153,848 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Mar 2020
Test date12 Mar 2020
Expiry11 Mar 2021
Test number323984902385
Mileage130,546 mi
AdvisoryFront Both front shockabsorber covers torn
FAILED · 12 Mar 2020
Test date12 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number825610987725
Mileage130,546 mi
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Both front shockabsorber covers torn
PASSED · 12 Feb 2019
Test date12 Feb 2019
Expiry12 Feb 2020
Test number652180535702
Mileage118,465 mi
PASSED · 12 Feb 2018
Test date12 Feb 2018
Expiry12 Feb 2019
Test number269298562818
Mileage106,665 mi
PASSED · 13 Feb 2017
Test date13 Feb 2017
Expiry12 Feb 2018
Test number428338449731
Mileage98,554 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also wearing unevenly (outside) tread has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also wearing unevenly (outside) tread has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also wearing unevenly (outside) tread has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryengine covers under trays sill covers and rear coil spring covers fitted at time of test
AdvisoryOffside Rear child restraint fitted at time of test
FAILED · 10 Feb 2017
Test date10 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number383893876580
Mileage98,430 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also wearing unevenly (outside) tread has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also wearing unevenly (outside) tread has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also wearing unevenly (outside) tread has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryengine covers under trays sill covers and rear coil spring covers fitted at time of test
AdvisoryOffside Rear child restraint fitted at time of test
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 1 Mar 2016
Test date1 Mar 2016
Expiry19 Mar 2017
Test number446243830606
Mileage84,437 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 20 Mar 2015
Test date20 Mar 2015
Expiry19 Mar 2016
Test number559199775023
Mileage71,788 mi