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BMW

3 SERIES · Blue

Y889 HFG
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Oct 2025
First reg11 May 2001
Mileage79,157 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 27 October 2025.

FAILED · 10 Oct 2025
Test date10 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number706713440525
Mileage79,157 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Corroded pipe split on brake test (No brake pedal) (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2024
Test date17 Oct 2024
Expiry25 Oct 2025
Test number777224525881
Mileage76,945 mi
AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryO/S/R Lamp cover loose
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE Unable to clean with wire brush due to location suggest replacement (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE Unable to clean with wire brush due to location suggest replacement (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both Rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryO/S parking brake only just met requirements, suggest repair or adjustment
PASSED · 26 Oct 2023
Test date26 Oct 2023
Expiry25 Oct 2024
Test number632698363064
Mileage74,942 mi
AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both Rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 26 Oct 2023
Test date26 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number627998275793
Mileage74,942 mi
AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both Rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 20 Oct 2022
Test date20 Oct 2022
Expiry23 Oct 2023
Test number826725774378
Mileage72,813 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 22 Oct 2021
Test date22 Oct 2021
Expiry23 Oct 2022
Test number308831303634
Mileage71,128 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 19 Oct 2021
Test date19 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number712153796128
Mileage71,093 mi
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryReverse lamps not testable but remaining on dimly when vehicle is in neutral
PASSED · 13 Oct 2020
Test date13 Oct 2020
Expiry23 Oct 2021
Test number692860606670
Mileage69,455 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2019
Test date16 Oct 2019
Expiry23 Oct 2020
Test number171247882684
Mileage68,456 mi
Advisoryparking brake performance only just passed test at 16%
PASSED · 19 Oct 2018
Test date19 Oct 2018
Expiry23 Oct 2019
Test number714881935956
Mileage64,710 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED · 9 Oct 2018
Test date9 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number346289982892
Mileage64,587 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry23 Oct 2018
Test number476204002355
Mileage60,106 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number260314496487
Mileage60,106 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2016
Test date24 Oct 2016
Expiry23 Oct 2017
Test number689544920601
Mileage55,581 mi
AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 17 Oct 2016
Test date17 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number704147152832
Mileage55,469 mi
AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)
DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 14 Oct 2015
Test date14 Oct 2015
Expiry18 Oct 2016
Test number598613034652
Mileage50,874 mi
AdvisoryBoth rear and O/S/F tyres perished on edges
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
PASSED · 16 Oct 2014
Test date16 Oct 2014
Expiry18 Oct 2015
Test number318299484202
Mileage47,703 mi
FAILED · 15 Oct 2014
Test date15 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number456818084208
Mileage47,683 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2013
Test date15 Oct 2013
Expiry18 Oct 2014
Test number446558283238
Mileage45,206 mi
FAILED · 14 Oct 2013
Test date14 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number639747583246
Mileage45,194 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAILED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number436003692227
Mileage42,884 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User EnteredDrivers seat belt webbing aftermarket `stop` component moved to enable full inspection of belt including retraction
User EnteredBoot lid exterior lift handle part insecure. Advise resecure for safe boot lid manouvres
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry18 Oct 2013
Test number326853292275
Mileage42,884 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User EnteredDrivers seat belt webbing aftermarket `stop` component moved to enable full inspection of belt including retraction
User EnteredBoot lid exterior lift handle part insecure. Advise resecure for safe boot lid manouvres
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 19 Oct 2011
Test date19 Oct 2011
Expiry18 Oct 2012
Test number788162791212
Mileage40,550 mi
FAILED · 19 Oct 2011
Test date19 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number807442991284
Mileage40,550 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredtyres wearing on edges
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
PASSED · 14 Oct 2010
Test date14 Oct 2010
Expiry18 Oct 2011
Test number724197080295
Mileage38,036 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entereddrivers seat will not go back
PASSED · 16 Oct 2009
Test date16 Oct 2009
Expiry18 Oct 2010
Test number621749689282
Mileage35,426 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 17 Oct 2008
Test date17 Oct 2008
Expiry18 Oct 2009
Test number672311098267
Mileage32,684 mi
User EnteredAll tyres, sidewalls perrishing.
FAILED · 17 Oct 2008
Test date17 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number643801798273
Mileage32,684 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
User EnteredAll tyres, sidewalls perrishing.
PASSED · 19 Oct 2007
Test date19 Oct 2007
Expiry18 Oct 2008
Test number300622797279
Mileage29,286 mi
User EnteredBoth front tyre sidewalls starting to perrish and crack.
PASSED · 4 Sep 2006
Test date4 Sep 2006
Expiry3 Sep 2007
Test number542247046288
Mileage23,976 mi
FAILED · 4 Sep 2006
Test date4 Sep 2006
Expiry
Test number334797746208
Mileage23,976 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2006
Test date2 Feb 2006
Expiry1 Feb 2007
Test number172523736024
Mileage22,601 mi
FAILED · 1 Feb 2006
Test date1 Feb 2006
Expiry
Test number834722536093
Mileage22,601 mi
FailNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)