VU51THZ - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 4 days ago
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Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,903 mi
Expires: 27 August 2019
Passed - 28 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,612 mi
Expires: 27 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory n/s hand brake will require attention shortly
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory covers fitted to outer sills, not allowing full inspection
- Advisory r/o/s floor corroding
- Advisory r/n/s jacking point corroding
- Advisory undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Failed - 26 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,612 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory n/s hand brake will require attention shortly
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory covers fitted to outer sills, not allowing full inspection
- Advisory r/o/s floor corroding
- Advisory r/n/s jacking point corroding
- Advisory undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Failed - 02 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,597 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Major Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Major Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Front fog light tell tale not working
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases strong smell inside vehicle (7.1.2)
Passed - 30 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,737 mi
Expires: 29 April 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 29 April 2015 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,737 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 15 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,497 mi
Expires: 18 April 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 19 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,723 mi
Expires: 18 April 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 15 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,723 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 07 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,295 mi
Expires: 06 January 2013
Passed - 20 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,025 mi
Expires: 19 December 2011
Failed - 15 December 2010 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,011 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- Dangerous Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Passed - 15 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,292 mi
Expires: 14 December 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Failed - 11 December 2009 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,292 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 01 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,005 mi
Expires: 30 November 2009
Failed - 01 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,005 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Passed - 17 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,271 mi
Expires: 16 September 2008
Failed - 14 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,271 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 09 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,137 mi
Expires: 08 September 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VU51THZ?
The MOT expires on 27 August 2019.
What is the tax status of VU51THZ?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of VU51THZ?
This is a 2001 BMW 3 SERIES in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VU51THZ?
This vehicle produces 152 g/km of CO2 emissions.