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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

ST57 MHL
MOTValid
MOT due7 Aug 2026
First reg3 Nov 2007
Mileage69,909 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 December 2025.

PASSED · 8 Aug 2025
Test date8 Aug 2025
Expiry7 Aug 2026
Test number721131214121
Mileage69,909 mi
Advisorycovers + shields fitted
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryhandbrake travel
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryunder vehicle + all steering + suspension componets corroded
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repair carried out (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 2 Aug 2025
Test date2 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number826952949527
Mileage69,824 mi
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 9 Jul 2024
Test date9 Jul 2024
Expiry8 Jul 2025
Test number440352851884
Mileage67,773 mi
MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryUndertray fitted
AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under the car.
PASSED · 11 Apr 2023
Test date11 Apr 2023
Expiry10 Apr 2024
Test number432542799230
Mileage67,771 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 28 Mar 2023
Test date28 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number124751078869
Mileage67,771 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
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))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2022
Test date29 Mar 2022
Expiry28 Mar 2023
Test number474355084132
Mileage67,771 mi
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Mar 2021
Test date25 Mar 2021
Expiry24 Mar 2022
Test number211058517314
Mileage66,979 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2020
Test date7 Mar 2020
Expiry6 Mar 2021
Test number591669043137
Mileage66,982 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 22 Feb 2019
Test date22 Feb 2019
Expiry21 Feb 2020
Test number226360210750
Mileage66,980 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 22 Feb 2019
Test date22 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number199906646378
Mileage66,979 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 3 Feb 2018
Test date3 Feb 2018
Expiry2 Feb 2019
Test number740632092670
Mileage62,570 mi
PASSED · 7 Jan 2017
Test date7 Jan 2017
Expiry6 Jan 2018
Test number895711396685
Mileage56,383 mi
PASSED · 23 Nov 2015
Test date23 Nov 2015
Expiry13 Dec 2016
Test number107661737570
Mileage50,008 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 21 Nov 2014
Test date21 Nov 2014
Expiry13 Dec 2015
Test number809515924331
Mileage44,240 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 12 Dec 2013
Test date12 Dec 2013
Expiry13 Dec 2014
Test number877486943385
Mileage39,372 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 14 Dec 2012
Test date14 Dec 2012
Expiry13 Dec 2013
Test number407029942395
Mileage34,513 mi
PASSED · 14 Dec 2011
Test date14 Dec 2011
Expiry13 Dec 2012
Test number688518241340
Mileage30,811 mi
PASSED · 14 Dec 2010
Test date14 Dec 2010
Expiry13 Dec 2011
Test number463058440442
Mileage27,094 mi
PASSED · 18 Jan 2010
Test date18 Jan 2010
Expiry17 Jan 2011
Test number561268810003
Mileage23,258 mi