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Road Tax (VED) Status
Taxed (Due: 2025-10-01)
Mileage Anomaly
No
MOT Status
Valid (Due: 2025-05-02)
MOT Record Count
21
Recent Mileage
N/A
Year of Manufacture
1996
First Registration
1996-05
Fuel Type
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine Size
2494
Exported Vehicle
No
Wheel Plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issue Date
2023-10-08
Vehicle Age
1996-05
Type Approval Category
N/A
Co2 Emission/Tax Band
N/A
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
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MOT History Free
PASSED on 03 May 2024

Mileage: 163,394 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory: Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory: Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Minor: Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory: Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor: Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory: Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Minor: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 03 May 2023

Mileage: 156,628 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: vehicle heavily undersealed
Advisory: Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory: Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 06 Nov 2018

Mileage: 156,546 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: BOOT FLOOR SPLIT/CORRODED
Advisory: REMAING REPAIRS WEAK/CORRODED FLOOR PAN WEAK CORRODED
Advisory: NEARSIDE INNER WING SPLI/CORRODED

Failure Notices:
Fail: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail: Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail: Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL/FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER BODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail: Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Fail: Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER FLOOR/BODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail: Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Fail: Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail: Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Fail: Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail: Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER FLOOR BODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PASSED on 27 Nov 2017

Mileage: 155,005 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Propshaft universal joint worn rubber split ()
Advisory: corroded floor
Advisory: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: plastic sill covers fitted
Advisory: inner wheel arches corroded
Advisory: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 04 Nov 2017

Mileage: 154,816 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: nearside front inner wheel arch corrosion, no within a prescribed area
Advisory: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Failure Notices:
Fail: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail: Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Fail: Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside marked yellow (5.2.6)
Fail: Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Fail: Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside marked yellow (5.2.6)

PASSED on 18 Nov 2016

Mileage: 152,123 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Offside Front corrosion to underside that isn't structural

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 14 Nov 2016

Mileage: 152,091 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Offside Front corrosion to underside that isn't structural

Failure Notices:
Fail: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail: Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

PASSED on 04 Dec 2015

Mileage: 147,899 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 16 Nov 2015

Mileage: 147,457 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: general corrosion to underside
Advisory: Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Failure Notices:
Fail: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Fail: Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Fail: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

PASSED on 15 Aug 2014

Mileage: 143,366 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 09 Aug 2014

Mileage: 143,366 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Failure Notices:
Fail: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail: Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fail: Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fail: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail: Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Fail: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail: Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fail: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

PASSED on 06 Jun 2012

Mileage: 128,887 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 31 May 2012

Mileage: 128,886 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Failure Notices:
Fail: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

PASSED on 29 Jun 2010

Mileage: 122,553 miles

Advisory Notices:
Tester note: bonnet catch broken
Advisory: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tester note: both rear tyres perishing and cracking on outer tread
Advisory: Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 24 Jun 2010

Mileage: 122,546 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tester note: both rear tyres perishing and cracking on outer tread
Advisory: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tester note: bonnet catch broken
Advisory: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Failure Notices:
Fail: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail: Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Fail: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail: Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED on 24 Apr 2009

Mileage: 116,692 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 16 Apr 2008

Mileage: 110,931 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 15 Apr 2008

Mileage: 110,928 miles

Advisory Notices:
Tester note: Nail in nearside front tyre
Tester note: Rear diff + gearbox leaking oil

Failure Notices:
Fail: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail: Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail: Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fail: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

PASSED on 04 Apr 2007

Mileage: 106,266 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 04 Apr 2006

Mileage: 104,199 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 03 Apr 2006

Mileage: 104,198 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices:
Fail: Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fail: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fail: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Mileage History Free
Date Mileage
03 May 2024 163,394
03 May 2023 156,628
06 Nov 2018 156,546
27 Nov 2017 155,005
04 Nov 2017 154,816
18 Nov 2016 152,123
14 Nov 2016 152,091
04 Dec 2015 147,899
16 Nov 2015 147,457
15 Aug 2014 143,366
09 Aug 2014 143,366
06 Jun 2012 128,887
31 May 2012 128,886
29 Jun 2010 122,553
24 Jun 2010 122,546
24 Apr 2009 116,692
16 Apr 2008 110,931
15 Apr 2008 110,928
04 Apr 2007 106,266
04 Apr 2006 104,199
03 Apr 2006 104,198
Eco-Environmental Insights Free
CO2 Emission Figures (g/km)
CO2 emission figures
Extra Urban
UrbanCold
Co2 Emission
N/A
Ved Co2 Band
M
Vehicle Description
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Colour
BLACK
Fuel Type
PETROL
Engine Size
2494
Wheel Plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
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