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BMW

M3 · Black

YE55 XSR
MOTExpired
MOT due12 May 2026
First reg1 Dec 2005
Mileage148,193 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 24 May 2026.

PASSED · 13 May 2025
Test date13 May 2025
Expiry12 May 2026
Test number417293749310
Mileage148,193 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 13 May 2025
Test date13 May 2025
Expiry
Test number811295186887
Mileage148,193 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
PASSED · 10 May 2024
Test date10 May 2024
Expiry9 May 2025
Test number596938544689
Mileage144,439 mi
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 4 Apr 2024
Test date4 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number668786702235
Mileage144,426 mi
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (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 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 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2024
Test date22 Mar 2024
Expiry4 Apr 2025
Test number786438408826
Mileage144,401 mi
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 20 Mar 2024
Test date20 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number641807265834
Mileage144,401 mi
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2023
Test date5 Apr 2023
Expiry4 Apr 2024
Test number976316668549
Mileage142,829 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 5 Apr 2023
Test date5 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number289761762710
Mileage142,829 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2022
Test date5 Apr 2022
Expiry4 Apr 2023
Test number694012518587
Mileage138,372 mi
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Mar 2022
Test date4 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number433916540061
Mileage138,372 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Also corroded on surfaces significantly reducing braking ability (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested Lambda off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Nov 2020
Test date11 Nov 2020
Expiry13 Nov 2021
Test number732048137405
Mileage130,876 mi
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 31 Oct 2020
Test date31 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number684397155381
Mileage130,876 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2019
Test date4 Nov 2019
Expiry13 Nov 2020
Test number630692470474
Mileage130,391 mi
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryparking brake lever travel indicating incorrect adjustment
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
PASSED · 9 Nov 2018
Test date9 Nov 2018
Expiry13 Nov 2019
Test number781959533756
Mileage119,689 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 9 Nov 2018
Test date9 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number331789739033
Mileage119,688 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 13 Nov 2017
Test date13 Nov 2017
Expiry13 Nov 2018
Test number800405295753
Mileage103,026 mi
PASSED · 14 Nov 2016
Test date14 Nov 2016
Expiry13 Nov 2017
Test number910970193221
Mileage88,752 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2015
Test date21 Oct 2015
Expiry24 Oct 2016
Test number990368369203
Mileage84,238 mi
Advisorychild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
PASSED · 17 Oct 2014
Test date17 Oct 2014
Expiry24 Oct 2015
Test number308440794423
Mileage76,327 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 25 Oct 2013
Test date25 Oct 2013
Expiry24 Oct 2014
Test number167008793216
Mileage66,962 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry23 Oct 2013
Test number955558492231
Mileage58,624 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 14 Oct 2011
Test date14 Oct 2011
Expiry22 Oct 2012
Test number119867781279
Mileage50,841 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 21 Oct 2010
Test date21 Oct 2010
Expiry22 Oct 2011
Test number484254290262
Mileage42,397 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredo/s/front tyre worn on inside edge
PASSED · 17 Oct 2009
Test date17 Oct 2009
Expiry22 Oct 2010
Test number312870899487
Mileage36,594 mi
User Enteredadvise engine warning lamp on
User Enteredadvise washer fluid low
FAILED · 16 Oct 2009
Test date16 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number302459189429
Mileage36,563 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Enteredadvise engine warning lamp on
User Enteredadvise washer fluid low
PASSED · 23 Oct 2008
Test date23 Oct 2008
Expiry22 Oct 2009
Test number503107098201
Mileage30,194 mi