UOI25 - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The BMW 3 Series, often referred to simply as the BMW 3 Series, is a renowned line of compact executive cars produced by the German automaker BMW since 1975. Known for its dynamic driving experience and premium build quality, the 3 Series has become a staple in the luxury saloon segment. Manufactured primarily in Germany, the model has evolved through multiple generations, each introducing advanced technology and refined performance. Key features include precise handling, efficient engines, and a sophisticated interior, making it a popular choice among those seeking a blend of sportiness and comfort. With a rich history of innovation and engineering excellence, the BMW 3 Series continues to set standards in its class.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 32 MOT tests
A 2001 BMW 3 Series, registration UOI25, registered in September 2001, finished in silver. The vehicle is powered by a 3.0L diesel engine with CO2 emissions of 186 g/km. It has a current MOT valid until 4 October 2025, with the latest test conducted on 24 September 2024. The MOT included an advisory regarding the offside front tyre, which is worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. The car has recorded a mileage of 197,009 miles and is currently taxed.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
32
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
13
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 24 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 197,009 mi
Expires: 04 October 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 16 September 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 197,008 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 26 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 182,782 mi
Expires: 04 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 26 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 182,781 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 05 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,152 mi
Expires: 04 October 2023
Failed - 23 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,122 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced attachment corroded and hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced attachment corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Under trays and outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of car out outer sills
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc backing plate missing
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 05 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,020 mi
Expires: 04 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed - 28 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,016 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- Major Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 03 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,432 mi
Expires: 27 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 01 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,432 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 26 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,300 mi
Expires: 27 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front fuel around inner wing area
Passed - 28 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,458 mi
Expires: 27 September 2019
Failed - 27 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,458 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed - 14 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,722 mi
Expires: 13 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 12 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,718 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 14 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,221 mi
Expires: 13 December 2017
Failed - 14 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,218 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 11 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,653 mi
Expires: 10 November 2016
Failed - 10 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,653 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 12 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,214 mi
Expires: 11 December 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Failed - 11 December 2014 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,214 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 09 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,731 mi
Expires: 18 December 2014
Failed - 09 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,729 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside 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 Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 19 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,293 mi
Expires: 18 December 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 17 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,292 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 16 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,750 mi
Expires: 15 December 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 - 10 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,845 mi
Expires: 03 September 2011
Passed - 05 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,646 mi
Expires: 03 September 2010
Passed - 16 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,388 mi
Expires: 03 September 2009
Failed - 16 August 2008 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,388 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 15 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,367 mi
Expires: 03 September 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 16 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,640 mi
Expires: 03 September 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for UOI25?
The MOT expires on 04 October 2025.
What is the tax status of UOI25?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of UOI25?
This is a 2001 BMW 3 SERIES in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 3000cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of UOI25?
This vehicle produces 186 g/km of CO2 emissions.