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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

SH55 CTK
MOTValid
MOT due10 Dec 2026
First reg4 Nov 2005
Mileage170,388 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 10 May 2026.

PASSED · 11 Dec 2025
Test date11 Dec 2025
Expiry10 Dec 2026
Test number591622135354
Mileage170,388 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
FAILED · 29 Aug 2025
Test date29 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number405542563141
Mileage170,383 mi
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCoolant leak front of engine
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryengine oil level low
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer and upper inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure fog lamp panel on bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit main battery lead under floor pan (4.11 (c) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2023
Test date19 Aug 2023
Expiry18 Aug 2024
Test number165127146287
Mileage158,895 mi
PASSED · 27 Jan 2022
Test date27 Jan 2022
Expiry26 Jan 2023
Test number366450433659
Mileage150,071 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2021
Test date6 Jan 2021
Expiry12 Jan 2022
Test number481817013355
Mileage145,753 mi
AdvisoryFront PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES DROP LINKS PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Jan 2020
Test date13 Jan 2020
Expiry12 Jan 2021
Test number824649346659
Mileage140,662 mi
PASSED · 17 Feb 2018
Test date17 Feb 2018
Expiry16 Feb 2019
Test number657171570265
Mileage130,810 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 14 Jan 2017
Test date14 Jan 2017
Expiry14 Jan 2018
Test number451659155221
Mileage109,319 mi
PASSED · 4 Jan 2016
Test date4 Jan 2016
Expiry14 Jan 2017
Test number540740886642
Mileage81,199 mi
PASSED · 16 Dec 2014
Test date16 Dec 2014
Expiry14 Jan 2016
Test number595320854371
Mileage72,840 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing on edges
PASSED · 15 Jan 2014
Test date15 Jan 2014
Expiry14 Jan 2015
Test number287505614033
Mileage64,612 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2012
Test date21 Dec 2012
Expiry5 Jan 2014
Test number676196852316
Mileage59,077 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 5 Jan 2012
Test date5 Jan 2012
Expiry5 Jan 2013
Test number138515502088
Mileage54,535 mi
User Enteredair bag light on
User Enteredtyre pressure light on
FAILED · 21 Dec 2011
Test date21 Dec 2011
Expiry
Test number769385551395
Mileage0 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Enteredair bag light on
User Enteredtyre pressure light on
PASSED · 6 Jan 2011
Test date6 Jan 2011
Expiry5 Jan 2012
Test number749936001083
Mileage47,980 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredfront tyres worn on inside and outside edges
PASSED · 29 Dec 2009
Test date29 Dec 2009
Expiry28 Dec 2010
Test number840263469341
Mileage42,121 mi
PASSED · 4 Dec 2008
Test date4 Dec 2008
Expiry3 Dec 2009
Test number962609238335
Mileage34,189 mi
FAILED · 4 Dec 2008
Test date4 Dec 2008
Expiry
Test number123899238313
Mileage34,189 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)