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Road Tax (VED) Status
Taxed (Due: 2026-11-01)
Mileage Anomaly
Yes (Check Mileage History)
MOT Status
Valid (Due: 2026-11-14)
MOT Record Count
23
Recent Mileage
N/A
Year of Manufacture
1996
First Registration
1996-08
Fuel Type
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine Size
1896
Exported Vehicle
No
Wheel Plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issue Date
2024-07-27
Vehicle Age
1996-08
Type Approval Category
N/A
Co2 Emission/Tax Band
N/A
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
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Insurance Status
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MOT History Free
PASSED on 15 Nov 2025

Mileage: 222,513 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 11 Nov 2025

Mileage: 222,512 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory: Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory: Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory: side sills fitted
Advisory: Front imbalance of 32%
Advisory: Rear imbalance of 31%

Failure Notices:
Major: Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Major: Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
Major: Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major: Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Major: Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not spaced out enough front and rear (0.1 (d))
Major: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major: Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing calliper clip to carrier missing (1.1.21 (f))
Major: Emissions unable to be completed engine cutting out and miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Major: Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

PASSED on 07 Aug 2024

Mileage: 218,131 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advisory: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory: underside undersealed

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 15 Apr 2023

Mileage: 217,875 miles

Advisory Notices:
Minor: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory: Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Minor: Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory: EXHAUST NOISY
Advisory: UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 27 Sep 2021

Mileage: 165,728 miles

Advisory Notices:
Minor: Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advisory: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 10 Jan 2020

Mileage: 165,301 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Minor: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Minor: Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 17 Jul 2018

Mileage: 161,693 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Minor: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Minor: Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory: parking brake has only just meet requirments

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 17 Jul 2018

Mileage: 161,693 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Minor: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Minor: Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory: parking brake has only just meet requirments

Failure Notices:
Major: Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major: Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Major: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PASSED on 24 Jul 2017

Mileage: 153,324 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 08 Jul 2016

Mileage: 143,783 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Front screen damage
Advisory: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory: under carriage damage

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 10 Jul 2015

Mileage: None miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tester note: Oil leak

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 30 Oct 2013

Mileage: 115,570 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 26 Oct 2012

Mileage: 106,890 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 31 Oct 2011

Mileage: 93,425 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tester note: All brake discs in poor condition.
Tester note: N/S/F wheel binding.

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 28 Oct 2011

Mileage: 93,425 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tester note: All brake discs in poor condition.
Tester note: N/S/F wheel binding.

Failure Notices:
Dangerous: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Dangerous: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fail: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

PASSED on 17 Aug 2010

Mileage: 91,074 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 17 Aug 2010

Mileage: 91,074 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tester note: O/S front fog light not working

Failure Notices:
Fail: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail: Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

PASSED on 13 Aug 2009

Mileage: 88,569 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 15 Jul 2008

Mileage: 84,920 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 15 Jul 2008

Mileage: 84,920 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices:
Fail: Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fail: Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

PASSED on 06 Aug 2007

Mileage: 80,869 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 19 Sep 2006

Mileage: 75,263 miles

Advisory Notices:
Tester note: o/s/f tyre slight damage site wall †o/s/f tyre nail in tread †n/s/r tyre close to limit worn inside edge †o/s/r tyre close to limit

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 30 Sep 2005

Mileage: 64,815 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

Mileage History Free
Date Mileage
15 Nov 2025 222,513
11 Nov 2025 222,512
07 Aug 2024 218,131
15 Apr 2023 217,875
27 Sep 2021 165,728
10 Jan 2020 165,301
17 Jul 2018 161,693
17 Jul 2018 161,693
24 Jul 2017 153,324
08 Jul 2016 143,783
10 Jul 2015 None
30 Oct 2013 115,570
26 Oct 2012 106,890
31 Oct 2011 93,425
28 Oct 2011 93,425
17 Aug 2010 91,074
17 Aug 2010 91,074
13 Aug 2009 88,569
15 Jul 2008 84,920
15 Jul 2008 84,920
06 Aug 2007 80,869
19 Sep 2006 75,263
30 Sep 2005 64,815
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
1896
Wheel Plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
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