BMW
3 SERIES · Black
Test date1 May 2025
Expiry30 Apr 2026
Test number661804414615
Mileage255,150 mi
Advisorycorrosion to suspension components
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MOTExpired
MOT due30 Apr 2026
First reg26 Mar 1999
Mileage255,150 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
27 years and 3 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 23 August 2025.
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry10 Oct 2023
Test number211579777923
Mileage254,913 mi
AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill slight corrosion but not within prescribed area
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Test date25 May 2021
Expiry24 May 2022
Test number176848318035
Mileage252,152 mi
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))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to jacking point
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Test date20 Sep 2019
Expiry19 Sep 2020
Test number962449806215
Mileage251,352 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Test date20 Sep 2019
Expiry—
Test number686361237019
Mileage251,352 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Test date21 Oct 2017
Expiry20 Oct 2018
Test number579952636828
Mileage247,417 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisoryfront number plate cracked
Advisoryundertray fitted
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Test date14 Sep 2016
Expiry13 Sep 2017
Test number840137319671
Mileage244,592 mi
Advisorybrake discs rusty vehicle been stood
Advisorywipers smeering
Test date22 May 2015
Expiry21 May 2016
Test number346092545149
Mileage237,453 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Test date22 May 2015
Expiry—
Test number116822945110
Mileage237,453 mi
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Test date17 May 2014
Expiry16 May 2015
Test number229737134460
Mileage213,351 mi
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Test date13 May 2013
Expiry12 May 2014
Test number306193133142
Mileage194,455 mi
User EnteredStone damage to windscreen.
User EnteredDrivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.
User EnteredFront number plate cracked.
User EnteredFront discs lipped and pitted on edges.
User EnteredSlight blow from rear exhaust box and corroded.
User EnteredRear brake pipes corroded.
Test date4 May 2012
Expiry9 May 2013
Test number207925222104
Mileage185,112 mi
User EnteredStone damage to windscreen
User EnteredFront number plate cracked
User EnteredCondensation to both headlamps
User EnteredRear exhaust box corroded
User EnteredOffside front anti-roll bar link in poor condition
Test date4 May 2012
Expiry—
Test number207455222137
Mileage185,112 mi
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User EnteredStone damage to windscreen
User EnteredFront number plate cracked
User EnteredCondensation to both headlamps
User EnteredBrake fluid level on limit
User EnteredRear exhaust box corroded
User EnteredOffside front anti-roll bar link in poor condition
Test date10 May 2011
Expiry9 May 2012
Test number459930131153
Mileage161,459 mi
User EnteredDrivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
User EnteredFront number plate cracked
User EnteredCondensation to both headlamps
User EnteredMovement in offside front lower ball joint
User EnteredPoor pattern to offside headlamp
Test date10 May 2011
Expiry—
Test number517200231168
Mileage161,459 mi
FailNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
User EnteredDrivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
User EnteredFront number plate cracked
User EnteredCondensation to both headlamps
User EnteredMovement in offside front lower ball joint
User EnteredPoor pattern to offside headlamp
Test date26 Jan 2010
Expiry25 Feb 2011
Test number432956020012
Mileage137,573 mi
User EnteredCondensation to both headlamps
User EnteredNails in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredBoth rear tyres close to limit on inner edges
User EnteredBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
Test date26 Jan 2010
Expiry—
Test number260816720099
Mileage137,573 mi
FailNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
User EnteredCondensation to both headlamps
User EnteredNails in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredBoth rear tyres close to limit on inner edges
User EnteredBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry25 Feb 2010
Test number152667359417
Mileage118,009 mi
Test date24 Jan 2008
Expiry23 Jan 2009
Test number922224028012
Mileage111,422 mi
Test date24 Jan 2008
Expiry—
Test number130874428452
Mileage111,422 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Test date14 Feb 2007
Expiry27 Feb 2008
Test number182225047052
Mileage99,900 mi
Test date28 Feb 2006
Expiry27 Feb 2007
Test number544979156099
Mileage88,342 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Test date28 Feb 2006
Expiry—
Test number983079456009
Mileage88,342 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)