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BMW

3 SERIES · Grey

YH59 YXU
MOTExpired
MOT due28 Aug 2025
First reg9 Nov 2009
Mileage97,418 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 21 August 2025.

PASSED · 31 Jul 2024
Test date31 Jul 2024
Expiry28 Aug 2025
Test number585358685935
Mileage97,418 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 30 Jul 2024
Test date30 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number467571406794
Mileage97,418 mi
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 3 Aug 2023
Test date3 Aug 2023
Expiry28 Aug 2024
Test number329352270207
Mileage95,304 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Aug 2023
Test date2 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number287372138528
Mileage95,304 mi
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Aug 2022
Test date15 Aug 2022
Expiry28 Aug 2023
Test number355341354135
Mileage93,158 mi
AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective both lower rear gearbox rubber mounts completely detached. gearbox loose.
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has play. requires investigation.
FAILED · 12 Aug 2022
Test date12 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number612204185209
Mileage93,158 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective both lower rear gearbox rubber mounts completely detached. gearbox loose.
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has play. requires investigation.
PASSED · 12 Aug 2021
Test date12 Aug 2021
Expiry28 Aug 2022
Test number479174638197
Mileage91,476 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2020
Test date29 Aug 2020
Expiry28 Aug 2021
Test number397320196912
Mileage84,147 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Tail lamp damaged
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear ABS wiring not fully secured
FAILED · 25 Aug 2020
Test date25 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number242405736481
Mileage84,070 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Tail lamp damaged
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 13 May 2019
Test date13 May 2019
Expiry25 Aug 2020
Test number398339457559
Mileage73,255 mi
FAILED · 7 May 2019
Test date7 May 2019
Expiry
Test number892224378126
Mileage73,250 mi
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 23 May 2018
Test date23 May 2018
Expiry22 May 2019
Test number889311450098
Mileage64,437 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail light unit cracked
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread but no visible cords
FAILED · 22 May 2018
Test date22 May 2018
Expiry
Test number329447099511
Mileage64,437 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail light unit cracked
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread but no visible cords
PASSED · 28 Jun 2017
Test date28 Jun 2017
Expiry27 Jun 2018
Test number109811865436
Mileage54,282 mi
FAILED · 27 Jun 2017
Test date27 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number468782655157
Mileage54,281 mi
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION (7.1.2)
PASSED · 8 Nov 2016
Test date8 Nov 2016
Expiry9 Nov 2017
Test number180682615126
Mileage52,941 mi
Advisoryexhaust front section slightly deteriorated
PASSED · 9 Nov 2015
Test date9 Nov 2015
Expiry9 Nov 2016
Test number418509980347
Mileage48,611 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)
Advisoryexhaust system slighty deteriorated
PASSED · 7 Nov 2014
Test date7 Nov 2014
Expiry9 Nov 2015
Test number738271014339
Mileage44,987 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 8 Nov 2013
Test date8 Nov 2013
Expiry9 Nov 2014
Test number617302313345
Mileage40,452 mi
PASSED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry9 Nov 2013
Test number706628992278
Mileage34,341 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredboth front brake discs are worn