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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

VU10 LCW
MOTValid
MOT due5 Nov 2026
First reg1 Mar 2010
Mileage160,484 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 18 November 2025.

PASSED · 16 Oct 2025
Test date16 Oct 2025
Expiry5 Nov 2026
Test number583995017483
Mileage160,484 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to legal limit down to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 13 Oct 2025
Test date13 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number499559888513
Mileage160,484 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating swelled possible corrosion underneath (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective anti roll bar link nut (5.3.6 (b))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing anti roll bar link nut (5.3.6 (b))
DangerousTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to legal limit down to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2024
Test date4 Nov 2024
Expiry5 Nov 2025
Test number506343739150
Mileage150,628 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2023
Test date6 Nov 2023
Expiry5 Nov 2024
Test number347407297560
Mileage133,834 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2021
Test date27 Sep 2021
Expiry26 Sep 2022
Test number972935584738
Mileage129,055 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 27 Sep 2021
Test date27 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number673836492710
Mileage129,055 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Sep 2020
Test date18 Sep 2020
Expiry24 Sep 2021
Test number962547194517
Mileage119,686 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 16 Sep 2019
Test date16 Sep 2019
Expiry24 Sep 2020
Test number841271315082
Mileage112,637 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 16 Sep 2019
Test date16 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number467720634117
Mileage112,635 mi
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 21 Sep 2018
Test date21 Sep 2018
Expiry24 Sep 2019
Test number900141283079
Mileage100,693 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
FAILED · 20 Sep 2018
Test date20 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number361150985930
Mileage100,693 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2017
Test date25 Sep 2017
Expiry24 Sep 2018
Test number693648566777
Mileage90,195 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 20 Sep 2017
Test date20 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number611358880512
Mileage90,194 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 26 Nov 2016
Test date26 Nov 2016
Expiry25 Nov 2017
Test number739001812634
Mileage77,893 mi
Advisoryfront tyres worn on edges
PASSED · 12 Nov 2015
Test date12 Nov 2015
Expiry11 Nov 2016
Test number120192717882
Mileage65,993 mi
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 7 Nov 2014
Test date7 Nov 2014
Expiry6 Nov 2015
Test number486131414453
Mileage55,556 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredemissions test,no smoke, pass.
PASSED · 3 Feb 2014
Test date3 Feb 2014
Expiry1 Mar 2015
Test number778964834028
Mileage51,773 mi
User Enteredwiper blades very poor at clearing screen
User EnteredO/S/F tyre bald on outer edge
User EnteredO/S/F tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords but of less then 25mm in length
PASSED · 11 Feb 2013
Test date11 Feb 2013
Expiry1 Mar 2014
Test number175042543023
Mileage41,620 mi