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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

Y48U GU
MOTExpired
MOT due23 May 2026
First reg1 Jun 2001
Mileage94,864 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 July 2025.

PASSED · 24 May 2025
Test date24 May 2025
Expiry23 May 2026
Test number731594559710
Mileage94,864 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 · 16 May 2024
Test date16 May 2024
Expiry15 May 2025
Test number743697970008
Mileage93,360 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 May 2024
Test date16 May 2024
Expiry
Test number414767482502
Mileage93,360 mi
PrsRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PrsWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Apr 2022
Test date6 Apr 2022
Expiry5 Apr 2023
Test number697048145981
Mileage92,907 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
FAILED · 3 Mar 2022
Test date3 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number805243471088
Mileage92,905 mi
MajorPassenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
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))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2018
Test date31 Oct 2018
Expiry2 Nov 2019
Test number176387945275
Mileage91,241 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Nov 2017
Test date3 Nov 2017
Expiry2 Nov 2018
Test number268136646938
Mileage90,055 mi
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry25 Oct 2017
Test number745352265416
Mileage85,136 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisorywipers poor
PASSED · 12 Jun 2015
Test date12 Jun 2015
Expiry11 Jun 2016
Test number266573865446
Mileage79,177 mi
FAILED · 11 Jun 2015
Test date11 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number848432065118
Mileage79,177 mi
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 10 Jun 2014
Test date10 Jun 2014
Expiry9 Jun 2015
Test number885751564159
Mileage75,258 mi
FAILED · 10 Jun 2014
Test date10 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number419241464162
Mileage75,258 mi
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 5 Jun 2013
Test date5 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number685716453173
Mileage68,840 mi
PrsNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 5 Jun 2013
Test date5 Jun 2013
Expiry4 Jun 2014
Test number228146553116
Mileage68,840 mi
PASSED · 9 May 2012
Test date9 May 2012
Expiry8 May 2013
Test number548310232127
Mileage68,752 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
User Enteredstatic air con pipe broken
FAILED · 3 May 2012
Test date3 May 2012
Expiry
Test number459954822150
Mileage68,752 mi
FailOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
User Enteredstatic air con pipe broken
User Enteredfront brake discs worn well below servicable limit
PASSED · 17 Jun 2011
Test date17 Jun 2011
Expiry16 Jun 2012
Test number207418061177
Mileage56,459 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)
User Enteredfront brake discs worn
FAILED · 17 Jun 2011
Test date17 Jun 2011
Expiry
Test number776518061166
Mileage56,459 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredfront brake discs worn
PASSED · 28 May 2010
Test date28 May 2010
Expiry27 May 2011
Test number193288240122
Mileage50,775 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 18 May 2010
Test date18 May 2010
Expiry
Test number260138330462
Mileage50,551 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 27 Mar 2009
Test date27 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number782036589037
Mileage42,062 mi
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredwipers poor
PASSED · 27 Mar 2009
Test date27 Mar 2009
Expiry22 Apr 2010
Test number541636189047
Mileage42,062 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredwipers poor
PASSED · 23 Apr 2008
Test date23 Apr 2008
Expiry22 Apr 2009
Test number952754118116
Mileage35,102 mi
PASSED · 22 Jun 2007
Test date22 Jun 2007
Expiry21 Jun 2008
Test number623713277163
Mileage32,784 mi
User Enteredfrt tyres edges worn
PASSED · 27 Jul 2006
Test date27 Jul 2006
Expiry26 Jul 2007
Test number310728706264
Mileage29,011 mi
FAILED · 26 Jul 2006
Test date26 Jul 2006
Expiry
Test number651887606265
Mileage29,003 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)