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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CF53PVA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 10 May 2021
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,075 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2021 20 Jun 20262 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,370 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020 20 Jun 20262 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,877 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Slight wear in nearside rear inner driveshaft c/v joint
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,678 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 20 Jun 202627 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,324 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,940 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads getting low
- Nearside Front tyre getting close to legal limit
19 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,958 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2015 20 Jun 202621 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,998 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014 20 Jun 20264 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,133 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2013 20 Jun 20263 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,937 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 20 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,217 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 20 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,502 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2011 20 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
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)
20 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
27 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,759 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,536 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2009 20 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,446 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2008 20 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 24,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
15 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,360 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2007 20 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
CF53PVA was registered on 2004-02-05
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