MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

YC55 YAE
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Feb 2026
First reg31 Oct 2005
Mileage249,501 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 14 November 2025.

FAILED · 14 Nov 2025
Test date14 Nov 2025
Expiry—
Test number944386462992
Mileage249,501 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 22 Jan 2025
Test date22 Jan 2025
Expiry16 Feb 2026
Test number666385340388
Mileage242,173 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Feb 2024
Test date12 Feb 2024
Expiry16 Feb 2025
Test number424123499358
Mileage230,828 mi
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))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 12 Feb 2024
Test date12 Feb 2024
Expiry—
Test number723721018902
Mileage230,828 mi
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))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 3 Feb 2023
Test date3 Feb 2023
Expiry16 Feb 2024
Test number914769610131
Mileage199,623 mi
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2022
Test date17 Feb 2022
Expiry16 Feb 2023
Test number399728817657
Mileage178,680 mi
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 Feb 2022
Test date10 Feb 2022
Expiry—
Test number829004674970
Mileage178,680 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 3 Jun 2021
Test date3 Jun 2021
Expiry—
Test number653285820410
Mileage178,555 mi
MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint dust cover split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Mar 2020
Test date24 Mar 2020
Expiry15 Apr 2021
Test number783691300988
Mileage173,577 mi
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Apr 2019
Test date10 Apr 2019
Expiry15 Apr 2020
Test number270465037417
Mileage160,546 mi
PASSED · 4 Apr 2018
Test date4 Apr 2018
Expiry15 Apr 2019
Test number760763700644
Mileage156,924 mi
PASSED · 31 Mar 2017
Test date31 Mar 2017
Expiry15 Apr 2018
Test number993620367519
Mileage149,831 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake efficiency weak
FAILED · 30 Mar 2017
Test date30 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number399374637076
Mileage149,829 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake warning light on (3.6.G.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Back (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake efficiency weak
PASSED · 16 Apr 2016
Test date16 Apr 2016
Expiry15 Apr 2017
Test number954642470221
Mileage132,388 mi
AdvisoryMIL on
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorybrake pipes front to rear corroded
FAILED · 16 Apr 2016
Test date16 Apr 2016
Expiry—
Test number269789156827
Mileage132,388 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryMIL on
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorybrake pipes front to rear corroded
PASSED · 29 May 2015
Test date29 May 2015
Expiry28 May 2016
Test number747569445157
Mileage123,462 mi
FAILED · 28 May 2015
Test date28 May 2015
Expiry—
Test number645528145154
Mileage123,447 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 May 2014
Test date13 May 2014
Expiry17 May 2015
Test number529283034130
Mileage115,152 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 16 May 2013
Test date16 May 2013
Expiry17 May 2014
Test number685816033150
Mileage108,029 mi
FAILED · 16 May 2013
Test date16 May 2013
Expiry—
Test number427266133134
Mileage108,029 mi
FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED · 18 May 2012
Test date18 May 2012
Expiry17 May 2013
Test number459089632121
Mileage93,269 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 5 May 2012
Test date5 May 2012
Expiry—
Test number557646222122
Mileage92,643 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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 · 12 May 2011
Test date12 May 2011
Expiry11 May 2012
Test number825622031104
Mileage78,803 mi
User Enteredboth front tyres worn on edges 2254018
User Enterednearside brake anti rattle spring missing
User Enterednumber plate character spacing very small
PASSED · 4 May 2010
Test date4 May 2010
Expiry3 May 2011
Test number112664320168
Mileage67,387 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 30 Apr 2009
Test date30 Apr 2009
Expiry29 Apr 2010
Test number910440829133
Mileage48,705 mi
PASSED · 9 Oct 2008
Test date9 Oct 2008
Expiry31 Oct 2009
Test number914213488217
Mileage41,926 mi