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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX04XCB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 252,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise both rear tyres
- advise head light lenses
- advise front anti roll bushes
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 234,888 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 233,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,646 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 14 Jun 202625 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 210,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 178,762 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 178,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 146,420 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013 14 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 146,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,096 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,656 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,672 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2010 14 Jun 202616 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 90,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
24 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 88,985 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009 14 Jun 202612 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 88,966 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2008 14 Jun 202612 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 88,966 MI
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AX04XCB was registered on 2004-06-22
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