MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

Y555 BAN
MOTExpired
MOT due19 May 2026
First reg8 Jan 2004
Mileage113,895 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 September 2025.

PASSED · 20 May 2025
Test date20 May 2025
Expiry19 May 2026
Test number786901773864
Mileage113,895 mi
FAILED · 14 May 2025
Test date14 May 2025
Expiry
Test number498317169536
Mileage113,895 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED · 14 May 2024
Test date14 May 2024
Expiry13 May 2025
Test number770986212695
Mileage102,112 mi
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed at center mounting point to max limit advise renew a s a p (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed at center mounting point to max limit advise renew a s a p (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Apr 2022
Test date12 Apr 2022
Expiry11 Apr 2023
Test number988447846602
Mileage101,423 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Apr 2022
Test date7 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number368452907365
Mileage101,410 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge worn please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2021
Test date26 Mar 2021
Expiry25 Mar 2022
Test number486721295897
Mileage100,517 mi
Advisoryplastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall kerbing rib damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive cant locate due to plastic shields (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Mar 2021
Test date19 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number560861138404
Mileage100,495 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisoryplastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall kerbing rib damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear noise possible disc dirt shield but when handbrake applied a seperate noise /clunk
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive cant locate due to plastic shields (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank at rear chalked up (1.1.11 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2019
Test date8 Oct 2019
Expiry10 Oct 2020
Test number605056335586
Mileage99,221 mi
FAILED · 8 Oct 2019
Test date8 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number716809982530
Mileage99,220 mi
DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Oct 2018
Test date10 Oct 2018
Expiry10 Oct 2019
Test number362163676853
Mileage95,424 mi
PASSED · 10 Oct 2017
Test date10 Oct 2017
Expiry10 Oct 2018
Test number441053915457
Mileage91,144 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 35 19 (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre signs of wear
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryFront tyres inner walls split not to cord
PASSED · 30 Sep 2016
Test date30 Sep 2016
Expiry10 Oct 2017
Test number970896838424
Mileage86,448 mi
AdvisoryEngine oil leak. Poss rear main seal.
AdvisoryDeep cracks in nearside front tyre outer sidewall. Not exposing cords or ply at this time.
AdvisoryDeep cracks in offside front tyre outer sidewall. Not exposing cords or ply at this time.
AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre.
AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre.
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded.
AdvisoryNearside front alloy wheel distort.
AdvisoryNearside rear alloy wheel distort and curb damaged. **Strong advise**
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 8 Oct 2015
Test date8 Oct 2015
Expiry10 Oct 2016
Test number993209574398
Mileage78,289 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Left of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Left of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
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)
AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisoryEngine oil leak present
PASSED · 11 Oct 2014
Test date11 Oct 2014
Expiry10 Oct 2015
Test number347114184203
Mileage68,671 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 · 6 Oct 2014
Test date6 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number159189874235
Mileage68,493 mi
FailOffside Front Upper 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)
PASSED · 10 Oct 2013
Test date10 Oct 2013
Expiry10 Oct 2014
Test number456493583245
Mileage60,316 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2012
Test date1 Oct 2012
Expiry10 Oct 2013
Test number809055372229
Mileage54,977 mi
FAILED · 1 Oct 2012
Test date1 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number559865572213
Mileage54,977 mi
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 7 Oct 2011
Test date7 Oct 2011
Expiry10 Oct 2012
Test number469910681260
Mileage50,478 mi
PASSED · 4 Oct 2010
Test date4 Oct 2010
Expiry10 Oct 2011
Test number753207870283
Mileage46,084 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2009
Test date29 Sep 2009
Expiry10 Oct 2010
Test number342712179404
Mileage41,026 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredfront tyres wearing thin
PASSED · 7 Oct 2008
Test date7 Oct 2008
Expiry10 Oct 2009
Test number971011188244
Mileage33,391 mi
PASSED · 11 Oct 2007
Test date11 Oct 2007
Expiry10 Oct 2008
Test number413244287229
Mileage27,303 mi
PASSED · 10 Nov 2006
Test date10 Nov 2006
Expiry9 Nov 2007
Test number974604916336
Mileage21,884 mi
PASSED · 5 May 2006
Test date5 May 2006
Expiry4 May 2007
Test number221425526133
Mileage20,199 mi