BIG325 - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: Not validGB
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The BMW 3 Series, often referred to simply as the BMW 3 Series, is a renowned line of compact executive cars that exemplify driving dynamics and luxury. Since its inception in 1975, BMW has established a reputation for engineering excellence, with the 3 Series serving as a flagship model that balances performance with everyday practicality. Manufactured in various locations worldwide, the 3 Series has evolved through multiple generations, each introducing advanced technology and refined design. Notable features include precise handling, a range of efficient engines, and a sophisticated interior. Its enduring popularity stems from BMW’s commitment to innovation and quality, making the 3 Series a staple in the premium compact segment.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
This BMW 3 Series, registration BIG325, was first registered in April 1992 and is a petrol model with a 2,494cc engine. The vehicle has a blue exterior and has recorded a mileage of 101,876 miles. Its latest MOT was conducted on 13 July 2022, with the expiry date of 12 July 2023; however, the MOT is currently not valid. The MOT advisories included corroded central fuel pipes, which are not deemed dangerous. The vehicle is untaxed. No information on CO2 emissions or current tax status is available. The vehicle's mechanical condition is not detailed beyond the MOT advisories.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,876 mi
Expires: 12 July 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Passed - 03 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,563 mi
Expires: 13 December 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 14 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,476 mi
Expires: 13 June 2019
Failed - 15 June 2017 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,393 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Dangerous Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Dangerous Offside Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position lower pedal cover (6.4.1)
- Dangerous Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Dangerous Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Dangerous Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Dangerous Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sub frame (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sub frame (2.4.G.2)
- Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Advisory exhaust deteriorating and slight blow
Passed - 14 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,504 mi
Expires: 29 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Exhaust blow
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in rubber.
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre rubber has cracks in rubber.
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in rubber.
Failed - 14 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,504 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Exhaust blow
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in rubber.
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre rubber has cracks in rubber.
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in rubber.
Passed - 30 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,655 mi
Expires: 29 May 2016
Passed - 18 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,655 mi
Expires: 18 May 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Passed - 19 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,922 mi
Expires: 18 May 2015
Advisory Notices:
- 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 - 18 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,057 mi
Expires: 17 April 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Advisory Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Failed - 17 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,057 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Major Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Major Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Major Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Advisory Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 23 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,202 mi
Expires: 02 June 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 17 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,162 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 28 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,687 mi
Expires: 02 June 2012
Failed - 28 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,986 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Failed - 27 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,980 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 19 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,500 mi
Expires: 02 June 2011
Failed - 17 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,493 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Major Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 03 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,043 mi
Expires: 02 June 2010
Passed - 29 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,870 mi
Expires: 28 May 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Failed - 31 May 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,975 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 01 June 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,209 mi
Expires: 31 May 2007
Failed - 31 May 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,209 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BIG325?
The MOT expires on 12 July 2023.
What is the tax status of BIG325?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 July 2023.
What are the specifications of BIG325?
This is a 1992 BMW 3 SERIES in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 2494cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BIG325?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.