MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Silver

YF57 SZY
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Apr 2026
First reg1 Dec 2007
Mileage84,911 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jul 2026

Vehicle age

18 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 January 2026.

PASSED · 25 Apr 2025
Test date25 Apr 2025
Expiry24 Apr 2026
Test number394000774149
Mileage84,911 mi
FAILED · 14 Apr 2025
Test date14 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number739830959582
Mileage84,908 mi
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 31 Jan 2024
Test date31 Jan 2024
Expiry30 Jan 2025
Test number506374778821
Mileage80,663 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe brace brackets corroded but subframe still secure
AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe brace brackets corroded but subframe still secure
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Jan 2024
Test date18 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number465229268965
Mileage80,663 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe brace brackets corroded but subframe still secure
AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe brace brackets corroded but subframe still secure
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Jan 2023
Test date14 Jan 2023
Expiry13 Jan 2024
Test number629877508820
Mileage74,902 mi
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 13 Jan 2023
Test date13 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number346309892406
Mileage74,901 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
PrsHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2021
Test date9 Oct 2021
Expiry9 Oct 2022
Test number723293216384
Mileage73,247 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Oct 2020
Test date10 Oct 2020
Expiry9 Oct 2021
Test number880108449273
Mileage71,053 mi
PASSED · 2 Oct 2019
Test date2 Oct 2019
Expiry1 Oct 2020
Test number131707730186
Mileage69,781 mi
PASSED · 27 Nov 2018
Test date27 Nov 2018
Expiry28 Nov 2019
Test number791845804062
Mileage67,913 mi
FAILED · 27 Nov 2018
Test date27 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number149434247103
Mileage67,913 mi
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))
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2017
Test date29 Nov 2017
Expiry28 Nov 2018
Test number916079453934
Mileage61,311 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 29 Nov 2017
Test date29 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number376125728508
Mileage61,311 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted on test (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2016
Test date5 Oct 2016
Expiry16 Oct 2017
Test number992780377053
Mileage57,420 mi
FAILED · 5 Oct 2016
Test date5 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number166787033926
Mileage57,420 mi
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry16 Oct 2016
Test number544263263827
Mileage53,169 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryoffside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged
FAILED · 6 Oct 2015
Test date6 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number977190232059
Mileage53,167 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryoffside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 17 Oct 2014
Test date17 Oct 2014
Expiry16 Oct 2015
Test number546480894206
Mileage45,069 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 4 Oct 2013
Test date4 Oct 2013
Expiry3 Oct 2014
Test number526687273257
Mileage35,554 mi
FAILED · 3 Oct 2013
Test date3 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number568456073282
Mileage35,533 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 26 Nov 2012
Test date26 Nov 2012
Expiry25 Nov 2013
Test number705481332300
Mileage27,113 mi
FAILED · 26 Nov 2012
Test date26 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number536351232329
Mileage27,113 mi
FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED · 25 Nov 2011
Test date25 Nov 2011
Expiry24 Nov 2012
Test number409499921438
Mileage18,830 mi
PASSED · 1 Feb 2011
Test date1 Feb 2011
Expiry31 Jan 2012
Test number698162031088
Mileage17,375 mi