BMW

3 SERIES · Black

SL05 NCN

MOTExpired

MOT due8 Jan 2026

First reg25 Mar 2005

Mileage162,677 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 26 June 2026.

FAILED · 5 Jan 2026

Test date5 Jan 2026

Expiry—

Test number225722607597

Mileage162,677 mi

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

PASSED · 9 Jan 2025

Test date9 Jan 2025

Expiry8 Jan 2026

Test number482541211020

Mileage151,489 mi

MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advisorysuspension components corroded

PASSED · 16 Dec 2023

Test date16 Dec 2023

Expiry4 Jan 2025

Test number427666353301

Mileage150,802 mi

MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

FAILED · 16 Dec 2023

Test date16 Dec 2023

Expiry—

Test number180576025943

Mileage150,802 mi

MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PASSED · 5 Jan 2023

Test date5 Jan 2023

Expiry4 Jan 2024

Test number304499785179

Mileage150,018 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PASSED · 20 Dec 2021

Test date20 Dec 2021

Expiry19 Dec 2022

Test number564174909801

Mileage149,676 mi

FAILED · 14 Dec 2021

Test date14 Dec 2021

Expiry—

Test number731470067421

Mileage149,676 mi

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 3 Dec 2020

Test date3 Dec 2020

Expiry2 Dec 2021

Test number326129786189

Mileage148,043 mi

AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear pad warning sensor wire broken

Advisorytpms light on

PASSED · 17 Aug 2019

Test date17 Aug 2019

Expiry16 Aug 2020

Test number729346546110

Mileage138,963 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 10 Aug 2018

Test date10 Aug 2018

Expiry9 Aug 2019

Test number818054342966

Mileage131,508 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose perishing and cracked

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose perishing and cracked

FAILED · 10 Aug 2018

Test date10 Aug 2018

Expiry—

Test number301390699073

Mileage131,508 mi

PrsRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose perishing and cracked

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose perishing and cracked

PASSED · 5 Jul 2017

Test date5 Jul 2017

Expiry4 Jul 2018

Test number407731149543

Mileage125,978 mi

PASSED · 25 Jun 2016

Test date25 Jun 2016

Expiry24 Jun 2017

Test number712120618923

Mileage118,667 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

FAILED · 24 Jun 2016

Test date24 Jun 2016

Expiry—

Test number755496754769

Mileage118,663 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FailFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

PASSED · 17 Aug 2015

Test date17 Aug 2015

Expiry27 Aug 2016

Test number573779452887

Mileage109,777 mi

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated In very poor condition (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated In very poor condition (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PASSED · 15 Aug 2014

Test date15 Aug 2014

Expiry27 Aug 2015

Test number625587624250

Mileage100,493 mi

User Enteredstone damage to windscreen

User Enteredoffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

User Enterednearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

User Enteredboth front and both rear flexible brake hose's perished (marked in chalk)

PASSED · 23 Aug 2013

Test date23 Aug 2013

Expiry27 Aug 2014

Test number366455833470

Mileage91,637 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 28 Aug 2012

Test date28 Aug 2012

Expiry27 Aug 2013

Test number349471242262

Mileage78,757 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User Enteredevidence of possible minor fuel leak around tank - no leak visible

PASSED · 15 Aug 2011

Test date15 Aug 2011

Expiry17 Aug 2012

Test number737537521215

Mileage66,578 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

User Enteredbrake warning lamp on indicating a fault

PASSED · 18 Aug 2010

Test date18 Aug 2010

Expiry17 Aug 2011

Test number293930930231

Mileage54,977 mi

PASSED · 17 Aug 2009

Test date17 Aug 2009

Expiry16 Aug 2010

Test number174959129250

Mileage42,232 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)

PASSED · 15 Aug 2008

Test date15 Aug 2008

Expiry14 Aug 2009

Test number502048728262

Mileage29,280 mi