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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX04MGU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 24 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,511 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2026 14 Jun 202621 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,470 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024 14 Jun 202628 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,594 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2023 14 Jun 202627 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,258 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Under tray fitted
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,441 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,120 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,830 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019 14 Jun 202627 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,666 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
18 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 y xl (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,276 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,197 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,975 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2015 14 Jun 202612 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,621 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2014 14 Jun 20268 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,223 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013Advisory 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)
17 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,461 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012 14 Jun 202610 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,314 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2011 14 Jun 202617 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,593 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,799 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2009 14 Jun 202631 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,594 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2008 14 Jun 202615 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,855 MI
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AX04MGU was registered on 2004-06-07
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