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BMW

3 SERIES · Red

SP05 JVJ
MOTValid
MOT due2 Jul 2026
First reg1 Aug 2005
Mileage122,189 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 January 2026.

PASSED · 23 Jun 2025
Test date23 Jun 2025
Expiry2 Jul 2026
Test number243611840201
Mileage122,189 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2024
Test date3 Jul 2024
Expiry2 Jul 2025
Test number566635034413
Mileage118,489 mi
AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK.
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryBOTH X2 REAR ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED.
AdvisoryBOTH X2 REAR ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED.
AdvisoryOffside Front ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSH HAS PLAY.
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryDAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT TYRE WALLS.
PASSED · 16 May 2023
Test date16 May 2023
Expiry15 May 2024
Test number127520752056
Mileage112,727 mi
PASSED · 6 Dec 2021
Test date6 Dec 2021
Expiry5 Dec 2022
Test number600132656861
Mileage111,272 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Dec 2021
Test date3 Dec 2021
Expiry—
Test number486156939247
Mileage111,271 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 Dec 2020
Test date1 Dec 2020
Expiry2 Dec 2021
Test number208135835308
Mileage102,746 mi
PASSED · 3 Jun 2019
Test date3 Jun 2019
Expiry2 Dec 2020
Test number387521389222
Mileage99,531 mi
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 3 Jun 2019
Test date3 Jun 2019
Expiry—
Test number625117048460
Mileage99,531 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2017
Test date9 Oct 2017
Expiry8 Oct 2018
Test number916536677200
Mileage92,366 mi
PASSED · 26 Apr 2016
Test date26 Apr 2016
Expiry30 Apr 2017
Test number318833425689
Mileage92,225 mi
FAILED · 26 Apr 2016
Test date26 Apr 2016
Expiry—
Test number529152073277
Mileage92,225 mi
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 1 May 2015
Test date1 May 2015
Expiry30 Apr 2016
Test number799111225179
Mileage80,760 mi
FAILED · 28 Apr 2015
Test date28 Apr 2015
Expiry—
Test number886678615159
Mileage80,760 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 25 Apr 2014
Test date25 Apr 2014
Expiry24 Apr 2015
Test number255475114442
Mileage67,490 mi
FAILED · 25 Apr 2014
Test date25 Apr 2014
Expiry—
Test number815455914109
Mileage67,490 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2013
Test date29 Mar 2013
Expiry28 Mar 2014
Test number398298483084
Mileage56,711 mi
PASSED · 17 May 2012
Test date17 May 2012
Expiry31 May 2013
Test number819068432113
Mileage53,710 mi
User EnteredAirbag light on.
User EnteredSill covers fitted.
PASSED · 16 May 2011
Test date16 May 2011
Expiry31 May 2012
Test number255336831488
Mileage42,576 mi
User EnteredSill covers fitted.
User EnteredRear brake pads getting low.
PASSED · 1 Jun 2010
Test date1 Jun 2010
Expiry31 May 2011
Test number784502650153
Mileage29,144 mi
PASSED · 21 Jul 2009
Test date21 Jul 2009
Expiry7 Aug 2010
Test number171852309222
Mileage24,081 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 · 29 Jul 2008
Test date29 Jul 2008
Expiry7 Aug 2009
Test number680581118295
Mileage16,702 mi
PASSED · 8 Aug 2007
Test date8 Aug 2007
Expiry7 Aug 2008
Test number881150227275
Mileage9,372 mi