SO52BFA - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 26 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 236,803 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stab link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to main marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi to pipe on n/s rear not bolted to subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory battery light on
- Advisory Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle support (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front brake back plate cable tied to secure
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 28 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 226,512 mi
Expires: 27 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 24 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 219,540 mi
Expires: 27 January 2021
Passed - 25 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 202,553 mi
Expires: 27 January 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front discs and pads worn
- Advisory front number plate damaged
- Advisory n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints slight play
- Advisory n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses perished
Passed - 26 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,223 mi
Expires: 27 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear shocker slight leak
- Advisory front and rear brake discs corroded and worn
Passed - 24 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,534 mi
Expires: 27 January 2018
Passed - 28 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,684 mi
Expires: 27 January 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front wipers poor
- Advisory corrosion on all brake discs
- Advisory n/s/f tyre worn low
Failed - 01 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,081 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,081 mi
Expires: 02 December 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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 - 25 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,539 mi
Expires: 02 December 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Failed - 25 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,533 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 30 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,088 mi
Expires: 02 December 2013
Advisory Notices:
- 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 Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 30 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,086 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- 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 Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 30 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,309 mi
Expires: 02 December 2012
Failed - 29 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,308 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 17 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,564 mi
Expires: 02 December 2011
Failed - 16 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,561 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed - 30 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,629 mi
Expires: 02 December 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 26 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,331 mi
Expires: 02 December 2009
Passed - 03 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,985 mi
Expires: 02 December 2008
Passed - 30 January 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,819 mi
Expires: 29 January 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SO52BFA?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of SO52BFA?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 29 January 2022.
What are the specifications of SO52BFA?
This is a 2003 BMW 3 SERIES in Green. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SO52BFA?
This vehicle produces 153 g/km of CO2 emissions.