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BMW

3 SERIES · Green

VN56 ZVH
MOTValid
MOT due9 Jan 2027
First reg20 Dec 2006
Mileage182,505 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 February 2026.

PASSED · 10 Jan 2026
Test date10 Jan 2026
Expiry9 Jan 2027
Test number601931314040
Mileage182,505 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 19 Nov 2024
Test date19 Nov 2024
Expiry4 Dec 2025
Test number201856962384
Mileage171,984 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes all perished but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 19 Nov 2024
Test date19 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number325762009758
Mileage171,984 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes all perished but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2023
Test date29 Nov 2023
Expiry4 Dec 2024
Test number884969839866
Mileage161,733 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive
MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Nov 2023
Test date29 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number827047165662
Mileage161,733 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive
MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2022
Test date5 Dec 2022
Expiry4 Dec 2023
Test number617886433785
Mileage152,562 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Nov 2021
Test date10 Nov 2021
Expiry9 Nov 2022
Test number999111871138
Mileage142,384 mi
PASSED · 1 Dec 2020
Test date1 Dec 2020
Expiry20 Dec 2021
Test number576109329930
Mileage135,531 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 27 Nov 2019
Test date27 Nov 2019
Expiry20 Dec 2020
Test number400907419141
Mileage129,403 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 4 Dec 2018
Test date4 Dec 2018
Expiry20 Dec 2019
Test number150734018601
Mileage121,495 mi
PASSED · 14 Dec 2017
Test date14 Dec 2017
Expiry20 Dec 2018
Test number193141990661
Mileage111,174 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 20 Dec 2016
Test date20 Dec 2016
Expiry20 Dec 2017
Test number354261848618
Mileage101,422 mi
AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
PASSED · 15 Dec 2015
Test date15 Dec 2015
Expiry20 Dec 2016
Test number440600610917
Mileage90,263 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2014
Test date18 Dec 2014
Expiry20 Dec 2015
Test number457262954417
Mileage80,052 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 19 Dec 2013
Test date19 Dec 2013
Expiry20 Dec 2014
Test number546883853372
Mileage66,942 mi
User Enteredboth front tyres worn outer edges
FAILED · 19 Dec 2013
Test date19 Dec 2013
Expiry
Test number459223753345
Mileage66,942 mi
FailFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Enteredboth front tyres worn outer edges
PASSED · 19 Dec 2012
Test date19 Dec 2012
Expiry20 Dec 2013
Test number275224452384
Mileage59,523 mi
PASSED · 23 Nov 2011
Test date23 Nov 2011
Expiry20 Dec 2012
Test number989977321351
Mileage51,732 mi
PASSED · 21 Dec 2010
Test date21 Dec 2010
Expiry20 Dec 2011
Test number124985150302
Mileage41,924 mi
FAILED · 21 Dec 2010
Test date21 Dec 2010
Expiry
Test number360835250383
Mileage41,924 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2009
Test date18 Dec 2009
Expiry20 Dec 2010
Test number112952059349
Mileage32,606 mi