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BMW

3 SERIES · Purple

SM03 XCG
MOTValid
MOT due9 Jul 2026
First reg29 May 2003
Mileage158,272 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 October 2025.

PASSED · 18 Jun 2025
Test date18 Jun 2025
Expiry9 Jul 2026
Test number451688000934
Mileage158,272 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryGeneral body and suspension corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jul 2024
Test date10 Jul 2024
Expiry9 Jul 2025
Test number627668684492
Mileage153,185 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 10 Jul 2024
Test date10 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number834574977033
Mileage153,185 mi
MajorRear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2023
Test date5 Jul 2023
Expiry4 Jul 2024
Test number331632591302
Mileage142,010 mi
AdvisoryRear reversing lamp not working
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 21 Jun 2023
Test date21 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number443261136439
Mileage142,010 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear reversing lamp not working
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Jun 2022
Test date1 Jun 2022
Expiry5 Jun 2023
Test number890029763361
Mileage131,755 mi
PASSED · 6 Jun 2021
Test date6 Jun 2021
Expiry5 Jun 2022
Test number905113269116
Mileage128,360 mi
PASSED · 11 Dec 2019
Test date11 Dec 2019
Expiry12 Dec 2020
Test number469584316536
Mileage117,821 mi
PASSED · 10 Dec 2018
Test date10 Dec 2018
Expiry12 Dec 2019
Test number340630879499
Mileage103,218 mi
Advisoryoil leak
PASSED · 13 Dec 2017
Test date13 Dec 2017
Expiry12 Dec 2018
Test number892224963337
Mileage99,416 mi
PASSED · 27 Oct 2016
Test date27 Oct 2016
Expiry25 Nov 2017
Test number583010730353
Mileage86,322 mi
PASSED · 20 Nov 2015
Test date20 Nov 2015
Expiry25 Nov 2016
Test number148995265391
Mileage80,788 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisoryrear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
AdvisoryFront calipers wet with brake fluid no visible signs of leak
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel covered in brake fluid no signs of visible leak
Advisorybrake fluid reservoir wet but no signs of leak
FAILED · 20 Nov 2015
Test date20 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number273688151368
Mileage80,788 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisoryrear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
AdvisoryFront calipers wet with brake fluid no visible signs of leak
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel covered in brake fluid no signs of visible leak
Advisorybrake fluid reservoir wet but no signs of leak
PASSED · 26 Nov 2014
Test date26 Nov 2014
Expiry25 Nov 2015
Test number158710134387
Mileage78,970 mi
FAILED · 18 Nov 2014
Test date18 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number598902224397
Mileage78,968 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 4 Nov 2013
Test date4 Nov 2013
Expiry3 Nov 2014
Test number459738203377
Mileage77,011 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 29 Oct 2013
Test date29 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number509002803306
Mileage77,011 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfront brake discs pitted
PASSED · 4 Jul 2012
Test date4 Jul 2012
Expiry3 Jul 2013
Test number138466882118
Mileage75,226 mi
AdvisoryOffside 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)
User Enteredboth front brake discs corroded to excess
PASSED · 13 Jun 2011
Test date13 Jun 2011
Expiry15 Jun 2012
Test number218894861492
Mileage72,632 mi
FAILED · 16 Jun 2010
Test date16 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number301937860131
Mileage62,390 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 16 Jun 2010
Test date16 Jun 2010
Expiry15 Jun 2011
Test number793357660112
Mileage62,390 mi
PASSED · 10 Jun 2009
Test date10 Jun 2009
Expiry9 Jun 2010
Test number212581869167
Mileage51,320 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)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 9 May 2008
Test date9 May 2008
Expiry29 May 2009
Test number550500038125
Mileage39,095 mi
PASSED · 23 May 2007
Test date23 May 2007
Expiry29 May 2008
Test number472593647175
Mileage32,495 mi
FAILED · 23 May 2007
Test date23 May 2007
Expiry
Test number942223347194
Mileage32,495 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FAILED · 18 May 2006
Test date18 May 2006
Expiry
Test number212828336157
Mileage25,581 mi
PrsRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 18 May 2006
Test date18 May 2006
Expiry29 May 2007
Test number201578936434
Mileage25,581 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)