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2007 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV57XVL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,041 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi... (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,885 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,352 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,221 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Under Trays missing, not protecting fuel filter Etc.
2 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under Trays missing, not protecting fuel filter Etc.
15 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,584 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,584 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,050 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front number plate cracked
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,949 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,949 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,769 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- covers and shields fitted
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,153 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2017 5 Jul 20268 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,611 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2016 5 Jul 202610 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,671 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
17 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,235 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,739 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2011 5 Jul 202629 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,739 MI
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OV57XVL was registered on 2007-11-26
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