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BMW

3 SERIES · Black

Y62L EH
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Jun 2026
First reg2 Mar 2001
Mileage140,600 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 September 2025.

PASSED · 30 Jun 2025
Test date30 Jun 2025
Expiry29 Jun 2026
Test number352444288196
Mileage140,600 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryunder body corrosion
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 23 Jun 2025
Test date23 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number529637209830
Mileage140,545 mi
Advisoryeml on
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryunder body corrosion
MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 6 May 2023
Test date6 May 2023
Expiry8 May 2024
Test number202353134449
Mileage139,281 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 May 2022
Test date9 May 2022
Expiry8 May 2023
Test number625981892822
Mileage136,194 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 May 2021
Test date6 May 2021
Expiry5 May 2022
Test number709710122261
Mileage135,799 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gearbox to prop (6.1.7 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Jan 2020
Test date7 Jan 2020
Expiry6 Jan 2021
Test number353796858813
Mileage131,832 mi
FAILED · 7 Jan 2020
Test date7 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number455628530882
Mileage131,829 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Jan 2019
Test date2 Jan 2019
Expiry1 Jan 2020
Test number842765483674
Mileage127,203 mi
FAILED · 1 Aug 2018
Test date1 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number998156279677
Mileage126,595 mi
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Jul 2017
Test date11 Jul 2017
Expiry10 Jul 2018
Test number129885454626
Mileage125,418 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 8 Jul 2016
Test date8 Jul 2016
Expiry9 Jul 2017
Test number406067429640
Mileage123,962 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2015
Test date3 Jul 2015
Expiry9 Jul 2016
Test number628824985198
Mileage121,993 mi
PASSED · 10 Jul 2014
Test date10 Jul 2014
Expiry9 Jul 2015
Test number115311094195
Mileage120,576 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 15 Feb 2013
Test date15 Feb 2013
Expiry14 Feb 2014
Test number588026543067
Mileage112,073 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside 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 Front 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)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
User Enteredplastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
User Enterednearside rear upper suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated
User Entered10% imbalance on front service brakes
User Enteredlow oil level warning lamp showing on dash display
User Enteredbattery insecure offside rear inside boot space
User Enteredoffside front headlamp auto ajuster defective
FAILED · 14 Feb 2013
Test date14 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number196225043097
Mileage112,072 mi
FailCentre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
FailCentre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside 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 Front 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)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
User Enteredplastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
User Enterednearside rear upper suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated
User Entered10% imbalance on front service brakes
User Enteredlow oil level warning lamp showing on dash display
User Enteredbattery insecure offside rear inside boot space
PASSED · 11 Feb 2012
Test date11 Feb 2012
Expiry10 Feb 2013
Test number497272142084
Mileage108,985 mi
FAILED · 11 Feb 2012
Test date11 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number115252842077
Mileage108,985 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PASSED · 12 May 2011
Test date12 May 2011
Expiry11 May 2012
Test number705212731109
Mileage106,376 mi
FAILED · 11 May 2011
Test date11 May 2011
Expiry
Test number418041531104
Mileage106,374 mi
FailDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 10 Apr 2008
Test date10 Apr 2008
Expiry9 Apr 2009
Test number611081908154
Mileage100,410 mi
FAILED · 8 Apr 2008
Test date8 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number501079398015
Mileage100,388 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
PASSED · 8 Mar 2007
Test date8 Mar 2007
Expiry7 Mar 2008
Test number992617467081
Mileage92,077 mi
FAILED · 3 Mar 2007
Test date3 Mar 2007
Expiry
Test number840462067056
Mileage92,077 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 11 May 2006
Test date11 May 2006
Expiry10 May 2007
Test number422281436147
Mileage83,570 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 5 May 2006
Test date5 May 2006
Expiry
Test number710365826169
Mileage83,473 mi
FailOffside Front Lower 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)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)