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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

SL57 BHX
MOTValid
MOT due7 Jul 2026
First reg11 Sep 2007
Mileage161,971 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

18 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 13 May 2026.

PASSED · 8 Jul 2025
Test date8 Jul 2025
Expiry7 Jul 2026
Test number358951642841
Mileage161,971 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 7 Jun 2024
Test date7 Jun 2024
Expiry8 Jun 2025
Test number260415929042
Mileage151,417 mi
AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Jun 2024
Test date7 Jun 2024
Expiry—
Test number996488173645
Mileage151,417 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Jun 2023
Test date9 Jun 2023
Expiry8 Jun 2024
Test number299802177382
Mileage145,587 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Jun 2022
Test date9 Jun 2022
Expiry8 Jun 2023
Test number169399417210
Mileage139,883 mi
AdvisoryPLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE RESTRICTING FULL VISUAL INSPECTION
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Jun 2022
Test date8 Jun 2022
Expiry—
Test number994470463899
Mileage139,883 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE RESTRICTING FULL VISUAL INSPECTION
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Mar 2021
Test date25 Mar 2021
Expiry24 Mar 2022
Test number592585009739
Mileage130,181 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 25 Mar 2021
Test date25 Mar 2021
Expiry—
Test number147064413077
Mileage130,181 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 22 Jan 2020
Test date22 Jan 2020
Expiry21 Jan 2021
Test number927364591381
Mileage124,992 mi
PASSED · 28 Dec 2018
Test date28 Dec 2018
Expiry27 Dec 2019
Test number718916529543
Mileage116,955 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2017
Test date29 Nov 2017
Expiry28 Nov 2018
Test number317888513457
Mileage109,560 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Nov 2016
Test date1 Nov 2016
Expiry31 Oct 2017
Test number832990757413
Mileage96,000 mi
Advisoryrear axle leak.
PASSED · 16 Oct 2015
Test date16 Oct 2015
Expiry20 Oct 2016
Test number693580711257
Mileage87,170 mi
FAILED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry—
Test number492333559980
Mileage86,812 mi
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED · 21 Oct 2014
Test date21 Oct 2014
Expiry20 Oct 2015
Test number318704894222
Mileage71,817 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
User EnteredN/s/f & n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls cut & damaged
User EnteredN/s/f tyre cracking between tread
User EnteredBrake pad wear indicator illuminated, but pads not excessively worn
FAILED · 21 Oct 2014
Test date21 Oct 2014
Expiry—
Test number188504294281
Mileage71,817 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
User EnteredN/s/f & n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls cut & damaged
User EnteredN/s/f tyre cracking between tread
User EnteredBrake pad wear indicator illuminated, but pads not excessively worn
PASSED · 15 Jul 2013
Test date15 Jul 2013
Expiry21 Jul 2014
Test number805596293168
Mileage56,248 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 17 Jul 2012
Test date17 Jul 2012
Expiry21 Jul 2013
Test number255819492177
Mileage39,659 mi
AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2011
Test date18 Jul 2011
Expiry21 Jul 2012
Test number398789491114
Mileage34,799 mi
FAILED · 18 Jul 2011
Test date18 Jul 2011
Expiry—
Test number869209691129
Mileage34,799 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 22 Jul 2010
Test date22 Jul 2010
Expiry—
Test number530953400294
Mileage29,706 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enterednearside front brake disc becoming corroded
PASSED · 22 Jul 2010
Test date22 Jul 2010
Expiry21 Jul 2011
Test number582553000295
Mileage29,706 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enterednearside front brake disc becoming corroded