H3GRY - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 13 days ago
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Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
This is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, registration H3GRY, first registered in May 1999. The vehicle has a green exterior and is equipped with a 1895cc petrol engine. It currently has a recorded mileage of 82,576 miles. The car's MOT is not valid; the latest test was conducted on 6 March 2023. Notable advisories include deterioration of the rear registration plate, slight distortion of front and rear offside wheels, and slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. A major concern is excessive oil leakage from the engine, along with exhaust emissions exceeding limits, indicating potential mechanical issues. The vehicle is SORN and does not have an active tax status.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 06 March 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,576 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 07 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,912 mi
Expires: 29 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 07 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,912 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 30 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,570 mi
Expires: 29 December 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 30 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,570 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,149 mi
Expires: 29 December 2020
Passed - 27 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,825 mi
Expires: 29 June 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 29 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,734 mi
Expires: 29 June 2018
Passed - 30 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,348 mi
Expires: 29 June 2017
Passed - 27 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,297 mi
Expires: 26 June 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 31 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,549 mi
Expires: 14 April 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed - 03 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,725 mi
Expires: 14 April 2014
Passed - 13 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,216 mi
Expires: 14 April 2013
Failed - 08 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,093 mi
Passed - 08 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,093 mi
Expires: 14 April 2012
Passed - 15 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,037 mi
Expires: 14 April 2011
Passed - 23 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,770 mi
Expires: 17 May 2010
Passed - 13 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,453 mi
Expires: 17 May 2009
Passed - 09 May 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,345 mi
Expires: 17 May 2008
Passed - 29 April 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,908 mi
Expires: 17 May 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for H3GRY?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of H3GRY?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of H3GRY?
This is a 1999 BMW 3 SERIES in Green. It runs on Petrol with a 1895cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of H3GRY?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.