BMW
3 SERIES · Blue
Test date6 Jul 2021
Expiry5 Jul 2022
Test number457576486923
Mileage215,582 mi
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Jul 2022
First reg30 May 2000
Mileage215,582 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
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MOT history
As of 3 February 2026.
Test date16 Jun 2021
Expiry—
Test number187994237174
Mileage215,562 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/damaged zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear silencer slightly deteriorated.
Test date10 Apr 2019
Expiry19 Oct 2020
Test number935622215773
Mileage205,543 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Test date9 Apr 2019
Expiry—
Test number366508689586
Mileage205,539 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date20 Apr 2018
Expiry19 Apr 2019
Test number166824778533
Mileage196,121 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut on inner wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre damaged and cut on inside edge but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
AdvisoryOil leak
Test date15 Nov 2016
Expiry14 Nov 2017
Test number353621685595
Mileage189,919 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE INNER WALL SLIGHTLY WORN
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry24 Oct 2016
Test number740224501296
Mileage186,966 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryoil leak on engine
Advisoryreverse lights not working
Test date30 Sep 2015
Expiry—
Test number695236380138
Mileage186,966 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisoryoil leak on engine
Advisoryreverse lights not working
Test date25 Oct 2014
Expiry24 Oct 2015
Test number627198194267
Mileage183,761 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date23 Oct 2014
Expiry—
Test number377916794438
Mileage183,761 mi
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date2 Oct 2014
Expiry—
Test number358815274434
Mileage183,761 mi
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Test date1 Oct 2013
Expiry4 Oct 2014
Test number169754873293
Mileage177,277 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredcentre rear stop lamp not working
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enterednearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
User Enteredboth rear tyres perished
Test date3 Oct 2012
Expiry4 Oct 2013
Test number525407072237
Mileage169,315 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Test date3 Oct 2012
Expiry—
Test number136637372211
Mileage169,315 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside 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)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Test date5 Oct 2011
Expiry4 Oct 2012
Test number717798071241
Mileage150,165 mi
User Enteredrear diff has oil leak
Test date28 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number138561371205
Mileage150,165 mi
FailDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
FailIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
User Enteredrear diff has oil leak
Test date30 Sep 2010
Expiry29 Sep 2011
Test number152153770274
Mileage113,034 mi
Test date8 Aug 2009
Expiry7 Aug 2010
Test number251090229200
Mileage69,089 mi
AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
User Enteredosr light cluster condensated but not reducing light output
Test date5 Aug 2009
Expiry—
Test number101117319202
Mileage69,080 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FailNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
User Enteredosr light cluster condensated but not reducing light output
Test date22 Sep 2008
Expiry21 Sep 2009
Test number144076468253
Mileage64,558 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Test date3 Sep 2007
Expiry2 Sep 2008
Test number204476747205
Mileage57,101 mi
Test date29 Aug 2006
Expiry28 Aug 2007
Test number763411146256
Mileage50,016 mi