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AF04HGU
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
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- Registration AF04HGU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
16 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 154,109 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,105 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024 16 Jun 202616 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,295 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- handbrake efficiency only just met requires attention
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour x 2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,891 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 141,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,458 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where brake pipes meet the flexi hoses (Both) (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where brake pipes meet the flexi hoses (Both) (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,688 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight side to side play on front anti roll bar
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Slight side to side play on front anti roll bar
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,927 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- slight side to side play on front anti roll bar
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,863 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- slight side to side play on front anti roll bar
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,875 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2017 16 Jun 20267 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,941 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,572 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2015 16 Jun 20264 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,980 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014 16 Jun 20267 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,010 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,651 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012 16 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,918 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,417 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2009 16 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,769 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 16 Jun 202610 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,717 MI
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AF04HGU was registered on 2004-06-15
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