BMW

3 SERIES · Grey

SP53 LOJ

MOTValid

MOT due22 Aug 2026

First reg30 Sep 2003

Mileage185,604 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 January 2026.

PASSED · 21 Aug 2025

Test date21 Aug 2025

Expiry22 Aug 2026

Test number346455764196

Mileage185,604 mi

AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

PASSED · 19 Aug 2024

Test date19 Aug 2024

Expiry22 Aug 2025

Test number995951564199

Mileage173,734 mi

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

FAILED · 19 Aug 2024

Test date19 Aug 2024

Expiry—

Test number750734592855

Mileage173,734 mi

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

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

MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 23 Aug 2023

Test date23 Aug 2023

Expiry22 Aug 2024

Test number881370658730

Mileage158,626 mi

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

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

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

FAILED · 16 Aug 2023

Test date16 Aug 2023

Expiry—

Test number178274347892

Mileage158,545 mi

MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 17 Aug 2022

Test date17 Aug 2022

Expiry20 Aug 2023

Test number287181231144

Mileage155,836 mi

AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 17 Aug 2021

Test date17 Aug 2021

Expiry20 Aug 2022

Test number693594681957

Mileage152,804 mi

PASSED · 18 Aug 2020

Test date18 Aug 2020

Expiry20 Aug 2021

Test number329950801623

Mileage149,892 mi

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

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

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

PASSED · 12 Aug 2019

Test date12 Aug 2019

Expiry20 Aug 2020

Test number684686932178

Mileage146,776 mi

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

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

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

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

PASSED · 17 Aug 2018

Test date17 Aug 2018

Expiry20 Aug 2019

Test number668689840911

Mileage142,294 mi

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))

AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel shows welded repair

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch tyre stretched on rim (5.2.3 (f))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch tyre stretched on rim (5.2.3 (f))

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

FAILED · 17 Aug 2018

Test date17 Aug 2018

Expiry—

Test number574646824055

Mileage142,293 mi

MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel shows welded repair

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch tyre stretched on rim (5.2.3 (f))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch tyre stretched on rim (5.2.3 (f))

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

PASSED · 15 Aug 2017

Test date15 Aug 2017

Expiry20 Aug 2018

Test number595265805960

Mileage137,761 mi

PASSED · 18 Aug 2016

Test date18 Aug 2016

Expiry20 Aug 2017

Test number845074701413

Mileage133,480 mi

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

AdvisoryOil leak

PASSED · 19 Aug 2015

Test date19 Aug 2015

Expiry20 Aug 2016

Test number346471435438

Mileage128,288 mi

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FAILED · 19 Aug 2015

Test date19 Aug 2015

Expiry—

Test number398451735278

Mileage128,287 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 15 Aug 2014

Test date15 Aug 2014

Expiry20 Aug 2015

Test number717247024219

Mileage122,993 mi

AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

User EnteredBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

PASSED · 20 Aug 2013

Test date20 Aug 2013

Expiry20 Aug 2014

Test number127382933264

Mileage117,281 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)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSED · 21 Aug 2012

Test date21 Aug 2012

Expiry20 Aug 2013

Test number709524332270

Mileage108,559 mi

PASSED · 18 Apr 2011

Test date18 Apr 2011

Expiry22 Apr 2012

Test number568298801117

Mileage90,782 mi

PASSED · 21 Apr 2010

Test date21 Apr 2010

Expiry22 Apr 2011

Test number691871610168

Mileage77,198 mi

AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 1 Apr 2009

Test date1 Apr 2009

Expiry22 Apr 2010

Test number572651099073

Mileage58,304 mi

FAILED · 1 Apr 2009

Test date1 Apr 2009

Expiry—

Test number501691699020

Mileage58,303 mi

FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

PASSED · 23 Apr 2008

Test date23 Apr 2008

Expiry22 Apr 2009

Test number760884418181

Mileage35,833 mi

PASSED · 15 Nov 2007

Test date15 Nov 2007

Expiry24 Nov 2008

Test number443619917398

Mileage33,209 mi

PASSED · 25 Nov 2006

Test date25 Nov 2006

Expiry24 Nov 2007

Test number973379326357

Mileage23,715 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)

PASSED · 21 Nov 2005

Test date21 Nov 2005

Expiry20 Nov 2006

Test number520335525387

Mileage13,761 mi