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AM52FAM
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration AM52FAM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 29 Jan 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 117,609 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,846 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,034 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,275 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight surface rust under vehicle
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,381 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Slight surface rust under vehicle
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,317 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,181 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020 13 Jun 202612 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,666 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019 13 Jun 202623 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,603 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak ()
- Exhaust mounting to the gearbox broken but the system is supported.
- Bonnet latches sticking & not latching securely intermittently.
22 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing chords (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing chords (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting to the gearbox broken but the system is supported.
- Bonnet latches sticking & not latching securely intermittently.
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak ()
14 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,000 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2018 13 Jun 202610 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,031 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres cracking
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,837 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016 13 Jun 202628 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,473 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,049 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2014 13 Jun 20261 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
5 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,701 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013 13 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,406 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 13 Jun 202622 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,459 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011 13 Jun 20261 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,312 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010 13 Jun 20261 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
22 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,644 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
22 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
22 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,932 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2008 13 Jun 202622 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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AM52FAM was registered on 2004-10-27
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