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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

VO03 YTB
MOTValid
MOT due22 Jan 2027
First reg24 Mar 2003
Mileage136,293 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 February 2026.

PASSED · 23 Jan 2026
Test date23 Jan 2026
Expiry22 Jan 2027
Test number264862325529
Mileage136,293 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Jan 2026
Test date23 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number525083293218
Mileage136,293 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 10 Jan 2025
Test date10 Jan 2025
Expiry16 Jan 2026
Test number236786526928
Mileage131,714 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCORROSION AROUND VEHICLE
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 17 Jan 2024
Test date17 Jan 2024
Expiry16 Jan 2025
Test number176772169211
Mileage128,747 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisoryvarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 4 May 2022
Test date4 May 2022
Expiry3 May 2023
Test number380584850362
Mileage119,984 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Both drop links been modified
FAILED · 4 May 2022
Test date4 May 2022
Expiry
Test number643988227359
Mileage119,983 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 27 Apr 2021
Test date27 Apr 2021
Expiry26 Apr 2022
Test number353161354863
Mileage118,952 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both anti roll bar linkages have been cut shortened and re welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
FAILED · 19 Apr 2021
Test date19 Apr 2021
Expiry
Test number375414190806
Mileage118,943 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both anti roll bar linkages have been cut shortened and re welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
PASSED · 26 Apr 2019
Test date26 Apr 2019
Expiry25 Oct 2020
Test number932992735003
Mileage117,007 mi
Advisoryfront wheels buckled
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryn/s/r tyre worn inner edge
FAILED · 25 Apr 2019
Test date25 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number137357915661
Mileage117,007 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
Advisoryfront wheels buckled
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryn/s/r tyre worn inner edge
PASSED · 26 Mar 2018
Test date26 Mar 2018
Expiry25 Mar 2019
Test number584484336232
Mileage113,575 mi
FAILED · 24 Mar 2018
Test date24 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number967948528363
Mileage113,575 mi
PrsSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2017
Test date13 Mar 2017
Expiry12 Mar 2018
Test number125980615449
Mileage111,356 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bump stop (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bump stop (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 9 Mar 2017
Test date9 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number993160070388
Mileage111,356 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bump stop (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bump stop (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 7 Mar 2016
Test date7 Mar 2016
Expiry11 Mar 2017
Test number103687514601
Mileage109,084 mi
PASSED · 11 Mar 2015
Test date11 Mar 2015
Expiry11 Mar 2016
Test number378520775064
Mileage105,208 mi
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 11 Mar 2015
Test date11 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number835610975062
Mileage105,208 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 12 Mar 2014
Test date12 Mar 2014
Expiry11 Mar 2015
Test number228171974005
Mileage100,421 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 10 Mar 2014
Test date10 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number157689164427
Mileage100,368 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 18 Feb 2013
Test date18 Feb 2013
Expiry18 Feb 2014
Test number169069043491
Mileage96,538 mi
User Enteredoffside front;nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn low inner edge
User Enteredslight damage nearside front wheel inner rim
PASSED · 14 Feb 2012
Test date14 Feb 2012
Expiry18 Feb 2013
Test number577295242078
Mileage91,596 mi
PASSED · 8 Feb 2011
Test date8 Feb 2011
Expiry18 Feb 2012
Test number556709031091
Mileage87,046 mi
PASSED · 19 Feb 2010
Test date19 Feb 2010
Expiry18 Feb 2011
Test number304290850094
Mileage82,315 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredn/s/r inner tyre wall cut
PASSED · 6 Feb 2009
Test date6 Feb 2009
Expiry10 Feb 2010
Test number372747239075
Mileage78,889 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredTESTED WET WEATHER
User Enteredinspection inpaired snow,bound
PASSED · 11 Feb 2008
Test date11 Feb 2008
Expiry10 Feb 2009
Test number954932648079
Mileage71,377 mi
PASSED · 22 Mar 2007
Test date22 Mar 2007
Expiry21 Mar 2008
Test number202781187037
Mileage58,972 mi
PASSED · 8 Dec 2006
Test date8 Dec 2006
Expiry7 Dec 2007
Test number612282746321
Mileage54,269 mi
FAILED · 5 Dec 2006
Test date5 Dec 2006
Expiry
Test number464229636462
Mileage54,268 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 3 Jul 2006
Test date3 Jul 2006
Expiry2 Jul 2007
Test number651134086176
Mileage50,997 mi