BMW
3 SERIES · Black
Test date29 Aug 2025
Expiry28 Aug 2026
Test number989926096574
Mileage157,520 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorygeneral corrosion underneath
MOTValid
MOT due28 Aug 2026
First reg28 May 2004
Mileage157,520 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
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MOT history
As of 28 June 2026.
Test date28 Aug 2025
Expiry—
Test number847596850134
Mileage157,520 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorygeneral corrosion underneath
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Test date25 Jul 2025
Expiry—
Test number203926196174
Mileage157,515 mi
MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date24 Jul 2024
Expiry23 Jul 2025
Test number890048459588
Mileage152,924 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date24 Jul 2024
Expiry—
Test number493154059662
Mileage152,924 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PrsFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PrsRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PrsHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Test date11 Jul 2023
Expiry21 Jul 2024
Test number850198749858
Mileage147,689 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Test date11 Jul 2023
Expiry—
Test number334142402177
Mileage147,689 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Test date16 Jul 2022
Expiry21 Jul 2023
Test number856067535458
Mileage141,230 mi
Test date13 Jul 2022
Expiry—
Test number946546390145
Mileage141,230 mi
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under tank (1.1.11 (c))
Test date20 Jul 2021
Expiry21 Jul 2022
Test number621015559262
Mileage133,996 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Test date8 Jul 2020
Expiry21 Jul 2021
Test number790488510192
Mileage127,022 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Test date10 Jul 2019
Expiry21 Jul 2020
Test number428423101519
Mileage121,095 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slight corroded
Test date10 Jul 2019
Expiry—
Test number557185607006
Mileage121,095 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slight corroded
Test date18 Jul 2018
Expiry21 Jul 2019
Test number859552011822
Mileage112,920 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Test date22 Jul 2017
Expiry21 Jul 2018
Test number987207799402
Mileage106,533 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Test date16 Jul 2016
Expiry16 Jul 2017
Test number486592698139
Mileage101,237 mi
Test date11 Jul 2015
Expiry16 Jul 2016
Test number585662295154
Mileage100,158 mi
User EnteredOil leak
Test date17 Jul 2014
Expiry16 Jul 2015
Test number408798794107
Mileage96,855 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date15 Jul 2014
Expiry—
Test number279806094476
Mileage96,855 mi
FailBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
User EnteredCoolant leak
User EnteredOil leak
Test date8 Oct 2013
Expiry7 Oct 2014
Test number626381083214
Mileage89,862 mi
Test date5 Oct 2012
Expiry4 Oct 2013
Test number125209572290
Mileage78,609 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)
Test date5 Oct 2012
Expiry—
Test number567839072269
Mileage78,609 mi
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Test date12 Mar 2012
Expiry22 Mar 2013
Test number628282272016
Mileage77,041 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredexhaust front bracket deteriorated
Test date12 Mar 2012
Expiry—
Test number965402272074
Mileage77,041 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredexhaust front bracket deteriorated
Test date14 Mar 2011
Expiry22 Mar 2012
Test number118003071074
Mileage72,990 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Test date23 Mar 2010
Expiry22 Mar 2011
Test number993422980080
Mileage67,788 mi
Test date17 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number263246770065
Mileage67,758 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Test date11 Feb 2009
Expiry10 Feb 2010
Test number311332049095
Mileage62,420 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date19 Jun 2008
Expiry18 Jun 2009
Test number202861978197
Mileage53,987 mi
Test date18 Jun 2008
Expiry—
Test number460120978140
Mileage53,987 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Test date9 May 2008
Expiry28 May 2009
Test number342800638181
Mileage53,955 mi
Test date25 May 2007
Expiry28 May 2008
Test number264985147473
Mileage42,552 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)