Overview Free
Road Tax (VED) Status
Taxed (Due: 2026-10-01)
Mileage Anomaly
No
MOT Status
Valid (Due: 2026-10-01)
MOT Record Count
28
Recent Mileage
N/A
Year of Manufacture
2003
First Registration
2003-12
Fuel Type
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine Size
2979
Exported Vehicle
No
Wheel Plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issue Date
2025-09-29
Vehicle Age
2003-12
Type Approval Category
M1
Co2 Emission/Tax Band
230 g/km (Band:L)
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
ULEZ Status
Insurance Status
Premium Overview
Engine Number
VIN (Chassis) Number
Write-Off Record
Accident Record
Condition Record
Outstanding Finance
Stolen/Theft Record
High Risk Record
Previous Keepers
Plate Changes
Scrapped Record
Weight/Dimensions
Performance Details
Engine Details
Colour Change Record
Certificate of Destruction
VIC Inspected Record
Imported Record
Log Book (V5C) History
Road Tax (VED) Band
Road Tax (VED) per Year
Pre-registration Usage
Salvage Auction Record
Recorded Mileage (non-MOT)
Previous Searches
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Manufacturer Model Details
Towing Limits
Noise Levels
MOT History Free
PASSED on 02 Oct 2025

Mileage: 188,426 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 29 Sep 2025

Mileage: 188,426 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Failure Notices:
Major: Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Dangerous: Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
Dangerous: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED on 12 Sep 2024

Mileage: 183,502 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory: advise all suspension components and underbody corrosion.
Advisory: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 12 Sep 2024

Mileage: 183,502 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory: advise all suspension components and underbody corrosion.
Advisory: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Failure Notices:
Major: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Major: Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

PASSED on 20 Sep 2023

Mileage: 176,684 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory: advise all suspension components corroded.
Advisory: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 18 Sep 2023

Mileage: 176,684 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory: advise all suspension components corroded.
Advisory: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Failure Notices:
Dangerous: Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

PASSED on 07 Sep 2022

Mileage: 167,198 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 25 Aug 2021

Mileage: 158,975 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 19 Aug 2020

Mileage: 150,263 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 16 Sep 2019

Mileage: 141,995 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 17 Sep 2018

Mileage: 130,254 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 11 Sep 2017

Mileage: 118,111 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 30 Aug 2016

Mileage: 105,413 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: advise engine covers , play inner steering

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 19 Sep 2015

Mileage: 94,389 miles

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

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 10 Sep 2014

Mileage: 89,496 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 26 Aug 2014

Mileage: 89,222 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Failure Notices:
Fail: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Fail: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail: Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

PASSED on 29 Jul 2013

Mileage: 82,396 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tester note: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tester note: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tester note: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 27 Feb 2012

Mileage: 72,624 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory: Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tester note: front suspension level sensor snapped

Failure Notices:
Repaired during test (PRS): Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PASSED on 27 Feb 2012

Mileage: 72,624 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory: Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tester note: front suspension level sensor snapped

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 16 Feb 2011

Mileage: 67,463 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 15 Feb 2011

Mileage: 67,461 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Failure Notices:
Fail: Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dangerous: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

PASSED on 01 Feb 2010

Mileage: 57,049 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 01 Feb 2010

Mileage: 57,049 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices:
Fail: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fail: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail: Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

PASSED on 17 Feb 2009

Mileage: 48,061 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 17 Feb 2009

Mileage: 48,061 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Failure Notices:
Fail: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

PASSED on 07 Feb 2008

Mileage: 39,940 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 06 Feb 2008

Mileage: 39,940 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices:
Fail: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

PASSED on 06 Dec 2006

Mileage: 27,669 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

Mileage History Free
Date Mileage
02 Oct 2025 188,426
29 Sep 2025 188,426
12 Sep 2024 183,502
12 Sep 2024 183,502
20 Sep 2023 176,684
18 Sep 2023 176,684
07 Sep 2022 167,198
25 Aug 2021 158,975
19 Aug 2020 150,263
16 Sep 2019 141,995
17 Sep 2018 130,254
11 Sep 2017 118,111
30 Aug 2016 105,413
19 Sep 2015 94,389
10 Sep 2014 89,496
26 Aug 2014 89,222
29 Jul 2013 82,396
27 Feb 2012 72,624
27 Feb 2012 72,624
16 Feb 2011 67,463
15 Feb 2011 67,461
01 Feb 2010 57,049
01 Feb 2010 57,049
17 Feb 2009 48,061
17 Feb 2009 48,061
07 Feb 2008 39,940
06 Feb 2008 39,940
06 Dec 2006 27,669
Eco-Environmental Insights Free
CO2 Emission Figures (g/km)
CO2 emission figures
Extra Urban
UrbanCold
Co2 Emission
230 g/km
Ved Co2 Band
L
Vehicle Description
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Colour
BLACK
Fuel Type
PETROL
Engine Size
2979
Wheel Plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Door Plan
Seating Capacity
Maximum Authorised Mass
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