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Road Tax (VED) Status
Taxed (Due: 2027-04-01)
Mileage Anomaly
Yes (Check Mileage History)
MOT Status
Valid (Due: 2026-06-16)
MOT Record Count
25
Recent Mileage
N/A
Year of Manufacture
2003
First Registration
2003-05
Fuel Type
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine Size
2494
Exported Vehicle
No
Wheel Plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issue Date
2025-12-07
Vehicle Age
2003-05
Type Approval Category
M1
Co2 Emission/Tax Band
217 g/km (Band:K)
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
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MOT History Free
PASSED on 17 Jun 2025

Mileage: 198,824 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: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 24 May 2024

Mileage: 196,354 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Nearside Front Outer Wheel Arch Taped
Advisory: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advisory: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 01 Jul 2022

Mileage: 181,154 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 25 Jun 2022

Mileage: 180,703 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices:
Major: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Repaired during test (PRS): Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Major: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major: Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

PASSED on 28 Jun 2021

Mileage: 162,184 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory: Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory: Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Both front strut tops knock when going lock to lock (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 21 May 2020

Mileage: 140,307 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 09 Aug 2018

Mileage: 140,272 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: fuel cap seal splitting
Minor: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flashing on and off (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory: Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount broken off silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory: Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Minor: Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged bracket bent on shock holding hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Failure Notices:
Major: Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced not white in colour they are purple and orange (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Major: Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Major: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))

PASSED on 07 Feb 2017

Mileage: 130,394 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 06 Feb 2017

Mileage: 130,394 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices:
Fail: Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

PASSED on 08 Feb 2016

Mileage: 124,120 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 08 Feb 2016

Mileage: 126,116 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices:
Fail: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail: Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Fail: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

PASSED on 30 Jan 2015

Mileage: 113,287 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 07 Feb 2014

Mileage: 107,896 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Advisory: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 27 Jan 2014

Mileage: 107,449 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Advisory: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Failure Notices:
Fail: Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

PASSED on 07 Feb 2013

Mileage: 97,947 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: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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: exhaust downpipe to centre nuts corroded but not blowing or insecure

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 03 Feb 2012

Mileage: 89,667 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 03 Feb 2012

Mileage: 89,667 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices:
Fail: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Fail: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail: Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

PASSED on 20 May 2011

Mileage: 85,777 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 18 May 2011

Mileage: 85,777 miles

Advisory Notices:
Advisory: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Failure Notices:
Dangerous: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail: Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail: Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Fail: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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: Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Fail: Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fail: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PASSED on 08 Feb 2010

Mileage: 73,097 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

FAILED on 08 Feb 2010

Mileage: 73,097 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices:
Fail: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

PASSED on 24 Jan 2009

Mileage: 61,079 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 25 Jan 2008

Mileage: 46,632 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 04 May 2007

Mileage: 41,879 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

PASSED on 11 May 2006

Mileage: 34,534 miles

Advisory Notices: No Advisory Notices

Failure Notices: No Failure Notices

Mileage History Free
Date Mileage
17 Jun 2025 198,824
24 May 2024 196,354
01 Jul 2022 181,154
25 Jun 2022 180,703
28 Jun 2021 162,184
21 May 2020 140,307
09 Aug 2018 140,272
07 Feb 2017 130,394
06 Feb 2017 130,394
08 Feb 2016 124,120
08 Feb 2016 126,116
30 Jan 2015 113,287
07 Feb 2014 107,896
27 Jan 2014 107,449
07 Feb 2013 97,947
03 Feb 2012 89,667
03 Feb 2012 89,667
20 May 2011 85,777
18 May 2011 85,777
08 Feb 2010 73,097
08 Feb 2010 73,097
24 Jan 2009 61,079
25 Jan 2008 46,632
04 May 2007 41,879
11 May 2006 34,534
Eco-Environmental Insights Free
CO2 Emission Figures (g/km)
CO2 emission figures
Extra Urban
UrbanCold
Co2 Emission
217 g/km
Ved Co2 Band
K
Vehicle Description
Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Colour
BLACK
Fuel Type
PETROL
Engine Size
2494
Wheel Plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Door Plan
Seating Capacity
Maximum Authorised Mass
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