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DB04JAC
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration DB04JAC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 148,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,886 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,139 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,479 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,272 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Offside dipped beam has been converted to HID light output. (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil warning lamp intermittent
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,148 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Bald. 225/40Y18. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit. 255/35Y18. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Heavily Worn. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil Warning Lamp (Amber), Occasionally Illuminating. Advise Oil Level Low.
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Bald. 225/40Y18. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Heavily Worn. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit. 255/35Y18. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.
- Oil Warning Lamp (Amber), Occasionally Illuminating. Advise Oil Level Low.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,890 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019 23 Jun 202622 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,792 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,161 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,319 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2016Advisory 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)
12 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 103,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,731 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2014 23 Jun 202623 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,938 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013 23 Jun 202612 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,374 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2012 23 Jun 202629 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
31 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,050 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2011 23 Jun 202617 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,446 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 23 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,275 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 23 Jun 202624 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,269 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 23 Jun 202631 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,125 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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DB04JAC was registered on 2004-05-21
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