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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

VK04 XTA
MOTExpired
MOT due21 Dec 2023
First reg1 Mar 2004
Mileage189,526 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 January 2026.

PASSED · 22 Dec 2022
Test date22 Dec 2022
Expiry21 Dec 2023
Test number372242447113
Mileage189,526 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryundertrays fitted obscuring some components
PASSED · 4 Nov 2021
Test date4 Nov 2021
Expiry3 Nov 2022
Test number623899385476
Mileage182,452 mi
MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 25 Oct 2021
Test date25 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number179346649595
Mileage182,451 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Mar 2020
Test date6 Mar 2020
Expiry5 Mar 2021
Test number142717478276
Mileage171,224 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 25 Feb 2020
Test date25 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number963693148081
Mileage171,026 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
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))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer snapped off (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust system condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Nov 2018
Test date16 Nov 2018
Expiry15 Nov 2019
Test number689447637554
Mileage166,272 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 7 Jul 2017
Test date7 Jul 2017
Expiry6 Jul 2018
Test number236348814243
Mileage153,086 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryboth front tyres worn off on edges
PASSED · 7 Jul 2016
Test date7 Jul 2016
Expiry6 Jul 2017
Test number599795734286
Mileage145,427 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 6 Jul 2016
Test date6 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number287233402115
Mileage145,427 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 27 Jun 2015
Test date27 Jun 2015
Expiry4 Jul 2016
Test number246758475480
Mileage140,797 mi
User EnteredCut in O/S/R Tyres tread area
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 5 Jul 2014
Test date5 Jul 2014
Expiry4 Jul 2015
Test number398266584188
Mileage131,418 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
User EnteredEngine management light on
PASSED · 2 May 2013
Test date2 May 2013
Expiry1 May 2014
Test number239492223138
Mileage121,140 mi
FAILED · 27 Apr 2013
Test date27 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number207847013484
Mileage120,927 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 Apr 2012
Test date13 Apr 2012
Expiry27 Apr 2013
Test number568474702131
Mileage108,348 mi
FAILED · 13 Apr 2012
Test date13 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number146764602136
Mileage108,349 mi
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 28 Apr 2011
Test date28 Apr 2011
Expiry27 Apr 2012
Test number877558411127
Mileage104,344 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entereddeterioration to all brake discs
PASSED · 27 Mar 2010
Test date27 Mar 2010
Expiry30 Mar 2011
Test number901036980022
Mileage82,453 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 27 Mar 2010
Test date27 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number381916680020
Mileage82,747 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 31 Mar 2009
Test date31 Mar 2009
Expiry30 Mar 2010
Test number571610899004
Mileage60,844 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisorybrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 22 Mar 2008
Test date22 Mar 2008
Expiry21 Mar 2009
Test number732282588023
Mileage45,899 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2007
Test date30 Mar 2007
Expiry23 Apr 2008
Test number710499987084
Mileage28,899 mi
PASSED · 24 Apr 2006
Test date24 Apr 2006
Expiry23 Apr 2007
Test number903284416128
Mileage11,057 mi