MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Red

YF52 EXJ
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Apr 2026
First reg1 Nov 2002
Mileage213,588 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 28 July 2025.

PASSED · 26 Apr 2025
Test date26 Apr 2025
Expiry25 Apr 2026
Test number368918460522
Mileage213,588 mi
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Apr 2024
Test date6 Apr 2024
Expiry13 Apr 2025
Test number617797410958
Mileage211,144 mi
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 18 Mar 2023
Test date18 Mar 2023
Expiry13 Apr 2024
Test number312428901080
Mileage203,867 mi
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryHeat shields loose
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2022
Test date5 Apr 2022
Expiry13 Apr 2023
Test number972847770827
Mileage200,696 mi
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAll heat shields slightly loose
PASSED · 19 Mar 2021
Test date19 Mar 2021
Expiry13 Apr 2022
Test number980072900502
Mileage197,759 mi
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35 R 19 88 W XL (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2020
Test date26 Mar 2020
Expiry13 Apr 2021
Test number971177545776
Mileage194,022 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
FAILED · 26 Mar 2020
Test date26 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number797157341686
Mileage194,022 mi
PrsOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2019
Test date5 Apr 2019
Expiry13 Apr 2020
Test number874669563673
Mileage182,506 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryhand brake has little reserve travel
PASSED · 13 Apr 2018
Test date13 Apr 2018
Expiry13 Apr 2019
Test number202791124606
Mileage176,055 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 13 Apr 2018
Test date13 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number125653594354
Mileage176,055 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Apr 2017
Test date13 Apr 2017
Expiry13 Apr 2018
Test number881173224699
Mileage169,687 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisoryrear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s just met requirements (3.7.B.6b)
Advisoryanti roll bar d bushes slightly worn
Advisoryrear arm front bushes slightly worn
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisorypas noisy
PASSED · 9 Apr 2016
Test date9 Apr 2016
Expiry13 Apr 2017
Test number116838549782
Mileage163,507 mi
PASSED · 14 Apr 2015
Test date14 Apr 2015
Expiry13 Apr 2016
Test number156344005178
Mileage152,598 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 14 Apr 2015
Test date14 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number517734805134
Mileage152,598 mi
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 12 May 2014
Test date12 May 2014
Expiry20 May 2015
Test number766052234191
Mileage138,605 mi
PASSED · 15 May 2013
Test date15 May 2013
Expiry20 May 2014
Test number429195033127
Mileage126,127 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 4 May 2012
Test date4 May 2012
Expiry20 May 2013
Test number739265122164
Mileage114,788 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 19 May 2011
Test date19 May 2011
Expiry20 May 2012
Test number345419931137
Mileage103,173 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 12 May 2010
Test date12 May 2010
Expiry20 May 2011
Test number944592930115
Mileage92,531 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 May 2009
Test date20 May 2009
Expiry20 May 2010
Test number600770849180
Mileage80,076 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 21 May 2008
Test date21 May 2008
Expiry20 May 2009
Test number821562248138
Mileage67,959 mi
PASSED · 3 Nov 2006
Test date3 Nov 2006
Expiry17 Nov 2007
Test number480957006443
Mileage49,139 mi