RH51HOY - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 3 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 December 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,591 mi
Expires: 28 December 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 04 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,450 mi
Expires: 03 October 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 20 February 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,442 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 09 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,962 mi
Expires: 15 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm +Worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Front Body component slightly loose Grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Failed - 09 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,962 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm +Worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Front Body component slightly loose Grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Passed - 09 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,076 mi
Expires: 15 December 2022
Failed - 07 December 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,072 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine oil leak
Passed - 16 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,803 mi
Expires: 15 December 2021
Failed - 11 December 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,802 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Headlamp levelling device inoperative nsf link arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passed - 06 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,506 mi
Expires: 12 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory rear diff has oil leek
Passed - 13 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,126 mi
Expires: 12 December 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Passed - 13 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,879 mi
Expires: 12 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- Advisory Steering system slightly tight slightly heavy lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre box (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear shock absorber damping rod corroded at top would advise attention
- Advisory Nearside Rear shock absorber damping rod corroded at top would advise attention
Passed - 07 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,327 mi
Expires: 10 December 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking
- 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)
Failed - 07 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,325 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Major Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking
- 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 - 11 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,351 mi
Expires: 10 December 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 24 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,533 mi
Expires: 23 June 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 23 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,505 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 07 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,019 mi
Expires: 06 June 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 03 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,942 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 01 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,717 mi
Expires: 30 June 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 16 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,144 mi
Expires: 15 September 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 - 02 May 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,703 mi
Expires: 01 May 2008
Passed - 18 February 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,150 mi
Expires: 17 February 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RH51HOY?
The MOT expires on 28 December 2026.
What is the tax status of RH51HOY?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of RH51HOY?
This is a 2002 BMW 3 SERIES in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 2979cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RH51HOY?
This vehicle produces 244 g/km of CO2 emissions.