BMW

3 SERIES · Grey

SM56 CER

MOTValid

MOT due13 Jul 2026

First reg13 Sep 2006

Mileage135,382 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 21 June 2026.

PASSED · 14 Jul 2025

Test date14 Jul 2025

Expiry13 Jul 2026

Test number746412788063

Mileage135,382 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

FAILED · 29 May 2025

Test date29 May 2025

Expiry—

Test number983045948457

Mileage135,380 mi

MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

PASSED · 1 Nov 2023

Test date1 Nov 2023

Expiry31 Oct 2024

Test number235000359599

Mileage134,586 mi

PASSED · 3 Oct 2022

Test date3 Oct 2022

Expiry2 Oct 2023

Test number941578226136

Mileage122,908 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

FAILED · 27 Sep 2022

Test date27 Sep 2022

Expiry—

Test number186965279904

Mileage122,906 mi

MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

PASSED · 30 Aug 2021

Test date30 Aug 2021

Expiry29 Aug 2022

Test number987303169365

Mileage110,204 mi

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

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront play in inner arms

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 27 Aug 2021

Test date27 Aug 2021

Expiry—

Test number857810408366

Mileage110,204 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))

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

MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront play in inner arms

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 15 Jul 2020

Test date15 Jul 2020

Expiry14 Jul 2021

Test number319298020248

Mileage95,370 mi

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

AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisorylower windscreen damaged

FAILED · 14 Jul 2020

Test date14 Jul 2020

Expiry—

Test number139670262682

Mileage95,370 mi

MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisorylower windscreen damaged

PASSED · 6 Nov 2019

Test date6 Nov 2019

Expiry8 Nov 2020

Test number913260447921

Mileage93,057 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A, less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

PASSED · 9 Nov 2018

Test date9 Nov 2018

Expiry8 Nov 2019

Test number411012651520

Mileage86,491 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

FAILED · 7 Nov 2018

Test date7 Nov 2018

Expiry—

Test number117777184540

Mileage86,491 mi

MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 31 Jan 2018

Test date31 Jan 2018

Expiry30 Jan 2019

Test number544506859970

Mileage82,260 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

PASSED · 11 Jan 2017

Test date11 Jan 2017

Expiry27 Jan 2018

Test number419847050460

Mileage76,966 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 · 25 Jan 2016

Test date25 Jan 2016

Expiry27 Jan 2017

Test number506481492717

Mileage72,418 mi

PASSED · 14 Jan 2015

Test date14 Jan 2015

Expiry27 Jan 2016

Test number156514815402

Mileage66,777 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 7 Jan 2014

Test date7 Jan 2014

Expiry27 Jan 2015

Test number795617404089

Mileage60,796 mi

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

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

FAILED · 6 Jan 2014

Test date6 Jan 2014

Expiry—

Test number126336404065

Mileage60,734 mi

FailNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FailOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

PASSED · 28 Jan 2013

Test date28 Jan 2013

Expiry27 Jan 2014

Test number997858123086

Mileage54,804 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

User Enteredundersize cut nearside front tyre tread.

User Enteredfront tyres worn low both edges.

User Enteredstone cuts tyre treads.

User Entereddamage wheel rims.

User Enteredsmall stone chips front windscreen.

User Enteredwater ingress nearside front spot/fog lamp.

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

PASSED · 12 Oct 2012

Test date12 Oct 2012

Expiry2 Nov 2013

Test number717766682233

Mileage54,212 mi

PASSED · 27 Oct 2011

Test date27 Oct 2011

Expiry2 Nov 2012

Test number799790701373

Mileage50,768 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 · 3 Nov 2010

Test date3 Nov 2010

Expiry2 Nov 2011

Test number654537500382

Mileage41,417 mi

PASSED · 2 Nov 2009

Test date2 Nov 2009

Expiry1 Nov 2010

Test number531216509329

Mileage29,885 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)