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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration MB53VRS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,583 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension arms worn
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- All 4 tyres bold on inner edge
11 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,005 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2025 21 Jun 20264 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,686 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,453 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,236 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 116,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,887 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2021 21 Jun 202618 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,961 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021 21 Jun 202630 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,538 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,803 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold inside edge (4.1.E.1)
15 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,448 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017 21 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,581 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016 21 Jun 20269 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
18 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,911 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015 21 Jun 202619 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,710 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2014 21 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,177 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 21,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MB53VRS was registered on 2009-08-17
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