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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX04EBF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 104,802 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer circumference (5.2.3 (e))
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,162 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
18 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 103,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake pads and disc have been subject to excessive heat (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
21 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,774 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
14 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,565 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,200 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2023 16 Jun 202619 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,237 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,157 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front wipers smearing.
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,364 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,061 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018 16 Jun 20267 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,427 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,815 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016 16 Jun 202630 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,034 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,438 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2014 16 Jun 202614 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,610 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2013 16 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,837 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012 16 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,323 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2011 16 Jun 202625 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,696 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front 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 Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,880 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2009 16 Jun 202620 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,276 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,091 MI
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AX04EBF was registered on 2004-05-20
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