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AX04EAP
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration AX04EAP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 25 Jul 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,583 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,972 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded f/rx2 (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,185 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,355 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside rear tyre cracking.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,155 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016 16 Jun 202630 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 141,165 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 141,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,216 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,017 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,813 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
14 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,737 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 16 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 104,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
30 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,934 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2011Advisory 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)
10 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 94,255 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,971 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 71,162 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 60,398 MI
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AX04EAP was registered on 2004-05-08
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