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OL04MEL
2009 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration OL04MEL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 38 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
38
Total Tests
31
Passes
7
Failures
81.58%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
16 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 135,236 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2027 30 Jun 202612 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,889 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,218 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2026 30 Jun 20263 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,283 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front osf wheel has welded repair
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,651 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2025 30 Jun 20267 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,062 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2024 30 Jun 20267 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,355 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2024 30 Jun 20268 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,507 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both adj to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both adj to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,063 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2023 30 Jun 20261 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,204 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
1 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,204 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
6 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,814 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2022 30 Jun 20265 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,292 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F & N/S/R
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,725 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 79,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,779 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020 30 Jun 20265 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,300 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,997 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2019 30 Jun 20264 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,103 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear
9 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,261 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2018 30 Jun 202612 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,928 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018 30 Jun 202628 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,312 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017 30 Jun 202627 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,483 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2017 30 Jun 20262 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,077 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
2 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,022 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,352 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,922 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015 30 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,847 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory 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)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,531 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015 30 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,825 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,518 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013 30 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,657 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 30 Jun 202622 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,646 MI
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OL04MEL was registered on 2009-03-27
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