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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

V546 FLJ
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Sep 2019
First reg19 Jan 2000
Mileage181,611 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

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PASSED · 19 Sep 2018
Test date19 Sep 2018
Expiry18 Sep 2019
Test number759886442539
Mileage181,611 mi
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in black underseal (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 6 Sep 2018
Test date6 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number553653829778
Mileage181,601 mi
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in black underseal (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 20 Aug 2018
Test date20 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number918621237065
Mileage181,442 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected damaged/crack in swept area (3.2 (c) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisoryair condition drive belt missing
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end excessive movement (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (drain hole area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure lower coils not mounted correctly. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear to front at rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryunder trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.
PASSED · 7 Sep 2017
Test date7 Sep 2017
Expiry13 Sep 2018
Test number565827713682
Mileage163,234 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cacked in tread also (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS COVERED BY PLASTIC TRIM
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 7 Sep 2017
Test date7 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number478367423392
Mileage163,234 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cacked in tread also (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS COVERED BY PLASTIC TRIM
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
PASSED · 8 Sep 2016
Test date8 Sep 2016
Expiry13 Sep 2017
Test number997110560460
Mileage152,342 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 31 Aug 2016
Test date31 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number228448990013
Mileage152,057 mi
FailDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 14 Sep 2015
Test date14 Sep 2015
Expiry13 Sep 2016
Test number808687928260
Mileage133,741 mi
FAILED · 14 Sep 2015
Test date14 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number859606398493
Mileage133,741 mi
PrsNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PrsNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 17 Mar 2015
Test date17 Mar 2015
Expiry9 Apr 2016
Test number586486275090
Mileage132,944 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredoffside front seatbelt return mechanism weak
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 10 Apr 2014
Test date10 Apr 2014
Expiry9 Apr 2015
Test number529220304128
Mileage129,958 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 2 Apr 2014
Test date2 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number515512494044
Mileage129,951 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 4 Oct 2013
Test date4 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number978867673258
Mileage129,901 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 18 Jan 2013
Test date18 Jan 2013
Expiry26 Jan 2014
Test number308998013045
Mileage125,976 mi
FAILED · 14 Jan 2013
Test date14 Jan 2013
Expiry
Test number118984713460
Mileage125,976 mi
FailDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 24 Jan 2012
Test date24 Jan 2012
Expiry26 Jan 2013
Test number658494122054
Mileage117,874 mi
FAILED · 23 Jan 2012
Test date23 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number119763822061
Mileage117,874 mi
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Jan 2011
Test date27 Jan 2011
Expiry26 Jan 2012
Test number279897021030
Mileage109,987 mi
PASSED · 29 Apr 2010
Test date29 Apr 2010
Expiry28 Apr 2011
Test number834869010115
Mileage106,881 mi
FAILED · 29 Apr 2010
Test date29 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number803229910130
Mileage106,881 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2010
Test date30 Mar 2010
Expiry29 Mar 2011
Test number610869780085
Mileage105,209 mi
Advisorybrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
FAILED · 29 Mar 2010
Test date29 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number951248280056
Mileage105,209 mi
FailTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisorybrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 3 Dec 2008
Test date3 Dec 2008
Expiry2 Dec 2009
Test number101868938372
Mileage91,345 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 20 Mar 2008
Test date20 Mar 2008
Expiry19 Mar 2009
Test number501390288097
Mileage88,646 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 19 Mar 2008
Test date19 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number944109278095
Mileage88,646 mi
FailNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOuter Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 15 Jan 2007
Test date15 Jan 2007
Expiry14 Jan 2008
Test number833955017043
Mileage72,332 mi
User EnteredSAFETY CATCH SEIZED/STIFF †LHF TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON EDGE †BELOW LIMIT IN PLACES ON EDGE †SEE N OTES MADE PREVIOUSL;Y ON TEST NO 384229707033 †
FAILED · 9 Jan 2007
Test date9 Jan 2007
Expiry
Test number384229707033
Mileage72,305 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredBONNET SAFETY CATCH SEIZED/STIFF †WASHER AIM POOR †REAR DISCS WORN †REAR PADS WEARING LOW