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AX04MWM
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration AX04MWM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 09 Sep 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
10 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,450 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear & both sides before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Significantly worn compared to others (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear & both sides before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,799 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,114 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,135 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounts worn at front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side corroded and not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounts worn at front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,018 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,649 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021 13 Jun 202623 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,780 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,272 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,298 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
27 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak ()
7 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,925 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017 13 Jun 20266 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,599 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,874 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 13 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,565 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 13 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,232 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 13 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
27 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,188 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,973 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2011 13 Jun 20266 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,678 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,745 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2009 13 Jun 202610 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,284 MI
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AX04MWM was registered on 2004-05-21
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