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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AC04FHU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 06 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,383 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,813 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,235 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,266 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,735 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Road wheel distorted.
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,273 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- fuel cap seal cracking
- both front springs incorrectly positioned
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front wheel rubbing on arch
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- both front springs incorrectly positioned
- fuel cap seal cracking
2 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,636 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202615 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,770 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019 13 Jun 202617 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,727 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,098 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2017 13 Jun 202622 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,098 MI
13 Jun 20264 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,141 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2017 13 Jun 202613 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,336 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202624 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,386 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,171 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202618 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,094 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,432 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2011 13 Jun 20261 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,287 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2010 13 Jun 202612 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,260 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009 13 Jun 202610 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
12 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,779 MI
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AC04FHU was registered on 2004-05-20
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