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BMW

3 SERIES · Grey

SP05 WFS
MOTExpired
MOT due19 May 2025
First reg1 Mar 2005
Mileage183,086 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due21 Apr 2025

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 7 September 2025.

PASSED · 10 May 2024
Test date10 May 2024
Expiry19 May 2025
Test number469623312365
Mileage183,086 mi
FAILED · 7 May 2024
Test date7 May 2024
Expiry
Test number657012028492
Mileage183,085 mi
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 16 May 2023
Test date16 May 2023
Expiry19 May 2024
Test number380382947781
Mileage176,966 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 May 2022
Test date20 May 2022
Expiry19 May 2023
Test number803219637191
Mileage174,283 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 13 Jan 2021
Test date13 Jan 2021
Expiry12 Jan 2022
Test number918375535839
Mileage170,896 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 11 Jan 2021
Test date11 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number569514542382
Mileage170,895 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (d bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (d bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust system insecure (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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 8 Jan 2020
Test date8 Jan 2020
Expiry11 Jan 2021
Test number253359663075
Mileage165,485 mi
AdvisoryFront wipers deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisorysections of brake pipes coated
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake efficiency a lot lower than nearside rear
PASSED · 10 Jan 2019
Test date10 Jan 2019
Expiry11 Jan 2020
Test number305398586700
Mileage158,611 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisorypark brake lever has travel
AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorated
Advisorycentre exhaust hanger missing
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisorybrake fluid discoloured
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Jan 2019
Test date10 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number716738622545
Mileage158,610 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisorypark brake lever has travel
AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorated
Advisorycentre exhaust hanger missing
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisorybrake fluid discoloured
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 12 Jan 2018
Test date12 Jan 2018
Expiry11 Jan 2019
Test number852861053233
Mileage153,111 mi
FAILED · 28 Dec 2017
Test date28 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number537089604703
Mileage153,093 mi
AdvisoryEngine management light on
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to cords
PASSED · 16 Dec 2016
Test date16 Dec 2016
Expiry30 Dec 2017
Test number335017420317
Mileage144,954 mi
Advisoryengine management light on
FAILED · 13 Dec 2016
Test date13 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number880794869010
Mileage144,825 mi
Advisoryengine management light on
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisorynearside front caliper spring missing
PASSED · 2 Dec 2015
Test date2 Dec 2015
Expiry30 Dec 2016
Test number674389309607
Mileage137,060 mi
Advisoryhand brake performance only just passed
Advisoryengine management light on
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 31 Dec 2014
Test date31 Dec 2014
Expiry30 Dec 2015
Test number927875664390
Mileage128,751 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Dec 2013
Test date20 Dec 2013
Expiry28 Dec 2014
Test number966214153333
Mileage118,677 mi
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 20 Dec 2013
Test date20 Dec 2013
Expiry
Test number109864953335
Mileage118,677 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 29 Dec 2012
Test date29 Dec 2012
Expiry28 Dec 2013
Test number456284562446
Mileage109,085 mi
PASSED · 24 Feb 2012
Test date24 Feb 2012
Expiry7 Mar 2013
Test number847705952041
Mileage99,490 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen 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 · 18 Feb 2011
Test date18 Feb 2011
Expiry7 Mar 2012
Test number619089441024
Mileage75,205 mi
PASSED · 2 Mar 2010
Test date2 Mar 2010
Expiry7 Mar 2011
Test number131071760491
Mileage62,794 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 20 Feb 2009
Test date20 Feb 2009
Expiry7 Mar 2010
Test number314691159009
Mileage54,194 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 18 Feb 2008
Test date18 Feb 2008
Expiry7 Mar 2009
Test number880469148044
Mileage43,122 mi