M3BAU - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 16 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 14 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 222,864 mi
Expires: 13 May 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 13 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 222,860 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 21 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 218,359 mi
Expires: 21 January 2023
Passed - 05 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 215,085 mi
Expires: 21 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting plate corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear fuel cap sealing ring cracked.
Failed - 05 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 215,082 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible two different bulbs fitted. (4.1.4 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Major Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting plate corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear fuel cap sealing ring cracked.
Passed - 20 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 212,220 mi
Expires: 21 January 2021
Failed - 17 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 212,219 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 14 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 206,701 mi
Expires: 21 January 2020
Passed - 16 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 198,589 mi
Expires: 21 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory factory covers and undertrays fitted
Passed - 30 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 190,521 mi
Expires: 21 January 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Failed - 30 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 190,521 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Passed - 22 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 182,116 mi
Expires: 21 January 2017
Passed - 14 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,410 mi
Expires: 13 January 2016
Passed - 02 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,080 mi
Expires: 01 January 2015
Passed - 20 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,989 mi
Expires: 19 December 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 28 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,815 mi
Expires: 16 December 2012
Passed - 17 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,996 mi
Expires: 16 December 2011
Failed - 17 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,995 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 13 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,787 mi
Expires: 05 December 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
Passed - 06 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,491 mi
Expires: 05 December 2009
Passed - 03 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,110 mi
Expires: 13 October 2008
Failed - 02 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,076 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 06 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,169 mi
Expires: 13 October 2007
Passed - 14 October 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,831 mi
Expires: 13 October 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for M3BAU?
The MOT expires on 13 May 2026.
What is the tax status of M3BAU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of M3BAU?
This is a 2002 BMW 3 SERIES in Purple. It runs on Petrol with a 3199cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of M3BAU?
This vehicle produces 222 g/km of CO2 emissions.