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BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

YF09 KHL
MOTValid
MOT due10 Oct 2026
First reg7 Jul 2009
Mileage160,066 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 7 December 2025.

PASSED · 6 Oct 2025
Test date6 Oct 2025
Expiry10 Oct 2026
Test number313775088671
Mileage160,066 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryPark brake lever high
PASSED · 11 Oct 2024
Test date11 Oct 2024
Expiry10 Oct 2025
Test number354563310619
Mileage149,873 mi
FAILED · 9 Oct 2024
Test date9 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number771572832275
Mileage149,873 mi
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Jan 2023
Test date24 Jan 2023
Expiry23 Jan 2024
Test number981263507355
Mileage138,062 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 30 Nov 2022
Test date30 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number214712676312
Mileage137,955 mi
MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust broken at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Nov 2022
Test date22 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number212395217194
Mileage137,854 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorEmissions not tested due to leak of gases (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2021
Test date30 Nov 2021
Expiry6 Dec 2022
Test number353106758147
Mileage132,757 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 30 Nov 2021
Test date30 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number153510353213
Mileage132,757 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2020
Test date20 Nov 2020
Expiry6 Dec 2021
Test number391470681041
Mileage127,942 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint detereoated
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))
FAILED · 19 Nov 2020
Test date19 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number346517169112
Mileage127,942 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint detereoated
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))
PASSED · 28 Nov 2019
Test date28 Nov 2019
Expiry6 Dec 2020
Test number320500665726
Mileage123,422 mi
FAILED · 21 Nov 2019
Test date21 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number820287025497
Mileage123,420 mi
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPE ABOVE TWO FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture O/S/R TO N/S/R REAR CHAFFING ON H/B/CABLE (1.1.11 (a))
DangerousFront Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Dec 2018
Test date3 Dec 2018
Expiry6 Dec 2019
Test number483929102763
Mileage108,287 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2017
Test date5 Dec 2017
Expiry6 Dec 2018
Test number459849364336
Mileage94,005 mi
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 · 7 Dec 2016
Test date7 Dec 2016
Expiry6 Dec 2017
Test number191157094708
Mileage75,639 mi
PASSED · 25 Aug 2016
Test date25 Aug 2016
Expiry24 Aug 2017
Test number134298016523
Mileage74,662 mi
PASSED · 5 May 2016
Test date5 May 2016
Expiry18 May 2017
Test number716454841309
Mileage74,225 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 4 May 2016
Test date4 May 2016
Expiry
Test number490672723617
Mileage74,215 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
FailFront Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp (7.1.1)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 19 May 2015
Test date19 May 2015
Expiry18 May 2016
Test number736129935100
Mileage64,070 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredboth front tyres are below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed areas... advise to replace.
FAILED · 18 May 2015
Test date18 May 2015
Expiry
Test number907598935133
Mileage64,067 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailTie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredboth front tyres are below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed areas... advise to replace.
PASSED · 1 May 2014
Test date1 May 2014
Expiry1 May 2015
Test number467821424169
Mileage53,212 mi
PASSED · 2 May 2013
Test date2 May 2013
Expiry1 May 2014
Test number105322523160
Mileage40,926 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 1 May 2013
Test date1 May 2013
Expiry
Test number796531123142
Mileage40,925 mi
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 14 Jun 2012
Test date14 Jun 2012
Expiry7 Jul 2013
Test number649336962125
Mileage29,722 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)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
FAILED · 14 Jun 2012
Test date14 Jun 2012
Expiry
Test number635406062110
Mileage29,722 mi
DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Enteredeml on
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test