GAB1E - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 29 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
29
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 07 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,979 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 31 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,920 mi
Expires: 30 May 2025
Failed - 30 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,920 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passed - 01 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,451 mi
Expires: 22 November 2023
Passed - 02 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,744 mi
Expires: 22 November 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
Failed - 02 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,744 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
Passed - 23 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,618 mi
Expires: 22 November 2021
Passed - 05 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,560 mi
Expires: 09 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 05 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,560 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 19 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,435 mi
Expires: 09 November 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Oil light on
Passed - 09 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,119 mi
Expires: 09 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake warning light on
Failed - 09 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,119 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory n/s/r and o/s/f tyre valves split
- Advisory Brake warning light on
Passed - 10 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,896 mi
Expires: 09 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Child seat
- Advisory Fuel cap seal splitting
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nail o/s/r tyre
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,926 mi
Expires: 22 July 2016
Passed - 24 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,842 mi
Expires: 29 October 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Failed - 24 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,842 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed - 22 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,893 mi
Expires: 29 October 2014
Failed - 19 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,859 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 22 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,957 mi
Expires: 29 October 2013
Failed - 20 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,957 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed - 26 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,532 mi
Expires: 29 October 2012
Failed - 25 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,532 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 16 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,281 mi
Expires: 29 October 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 17 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,697 mi
Expires: 29 October 2010
Passed - 28 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,682 mi
Expires: 29 October 2009
Passed - 30 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,510 mi
Expires: 29 October 2008
Passed - 16 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,718 mi
Expires: 23 October 2007
Passed - 24 October 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,646 mi
Expires: 23 October 2006
Failed - 24 October 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,646 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GAB1E?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of GAB1E?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 December 2025.
What are the specifications of GAB1E?
This is a 2001 BMW 3 SERIES in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 2171cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GAB1E?
This vehicle produces 225 g/km of CO2 emissions.