BMW
3 SERIES · Black
Test date1 Jul 2025
Expiry4 Jul 2026
Test number526323746066
Mileage147,210 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
MOTValid
MOT due4 Jul 2026
First reg1 Nov 2005
Mileage147,210 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due1 Dec 2025
Vehicle age
20 years and 7 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 2 May 2026.
Test date2 Jul 2024
Expiry4 Jul 2025
Test number212526782458
Mileage142,201 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Test date5 Jul 2023
Expiry4 Jul 2024
Test number751868116298
Mileage137,760 mi
Test date26 May 2022
Expiry—
Test number644518733669
Mileage137,597 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test date26 Apr 2021
Expiry25 Apr 2022
Test number564105614387
Mileage133,443 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date15 Apr 2021
Expiry—
Test number293356165932
Mileage133,440 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTPMS Light Illuminated
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date23 Oct 2019
Expiry22 Oct 2020
Test number322941343830
Mileage128,473 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front -Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date23 Oct 2019
Expiry—
Test number903064127882
Mileage128,473 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front -Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date11 Sep 2018
Expiry12 Sep 2019
Test number778005077775
Mileage123,368 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Test date31 Aug 2018
Expiry—
Test number859024519548
Mileage123,358 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
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))
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))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date13 Sep 2017
Expiry12 Sep 2018
Test number121376187282
Mileage101,369 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryoffside rear brake disc grooved
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Test date11 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number613827948965
Mileage101,294 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryoffside rear brake disc grooved
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Test date2 Aug 2016
Expiry3 Aug 2017
Test number981347739656
Mileage98,369 mi
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryoffside rear brake disc scored and grooved
Advisoryrear brake flexi pipe nuts corroded
Test date28 Jul 2016
Expiry—
Test number700640610439
Mileage98,291 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryoffside rear brake disc scored and grooved
Advisoryrear brake flexi pipe nuts corroded
Test date4 Aug 2015
Expiry3 Aug 2016
Test number849546015231
Mileage87,986 mi
Test date15 Nov 2014
Expiry29 Nov 2015
Test number419299714349
Mileage84,165 mi
Test date15 Nov 2014
Expiry—
Test number248069514375
Mileage84,165 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Test date6 Nov 2013
Expiry29 Nov 2014
Test number217740413355
Mileage78,208 mi
Test date6 Nov 2013
Expiry—
Test number426900413379
Mileage78,199 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date20 Nov 2012
Expiry29 Nov 2013
Test number228355722352
Mileage71,715 mi
Test date30 Nov 2011
Expiry29 Nov 2012
Test number779874631374
Mileage66,229 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date20 Nov 2010
Expiry28 Nov 2011
Test number314664420378
Mileage59,900 mi
Test date16 Nov 2010
Expiry—
Test number683870220323
Mileage59,881 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Test date24 Nov 2009
Expiry28 Nov 2010
Test number142148129301
Mileage53,186 mi
Test date19 Nov 2008
Expiry28 Nov 2009
Test number580734228313
Mileage48,332 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt