# DF04FDM — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check

DF04FDM is a Grey BMW 3 SERIES, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2004-06-30. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DF04FDM — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DF04FDM |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2004-06-30 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 63.16%
- Total defects recorded: 57

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-25 16:55:17 | PASSED | 183,034 MI | 2019-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-27 09:06:17 | PASSED | 175,028 MI | 2018-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-27 09:06:16 | FAILED | 175,028 MI | — |
| 2016-07-28 15:10:29 | PASSED | 166,540 MI | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-27 13:09:52 | FAILED | 166,540 MI | — |
| 2015-05-01 12:53:14 | PASSED | 159,516 MI | 2016-05-01 00:00:00 |
| 2014-04-23 17:07:57 | FAILED | 157,423 MI | — |
| 2014-04-23 17:07:57 | PASSED | 157,423 MI | 2015-05-01 00:00:00 |
| 2013-05-02 16:28:42 | PASSED | 152,469 MI | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 |
| 2013-04-30 14:54:28 | FAILED | 152,469 MI | — |
| 2012-05-02 15:28:54 | PASSED | 138,259 MI | 2013-05-01 00:00:00 |
| 2012-05-02 15:28:54 | FAILED | 138,259 MI | — |
| 2011-04-08 14:15:52 | PASSED | 116,307 MI | 2012-04-22 00:00:00 |
| 2010-04-23 13:53:06 | PASSED | 105,969 MI | 2011-04-22 00:00:00 |
| 2009-04-21 16:03:04 | PASSED | 94,562 MI | 2010-04-21 00:00:00 |
| 2009-04-21 12:33:48 | FAILED | 94,959 MI | — |
| 2008-04-22 10:31:38 | PASSED | 83,870 MI | 2009-04-21 00:00:00 |
| 2007-06-21 13:24:02 | PASSED | 81,215 MI | 2008-06-30 00:00:00 |
| 2007-06-21 11:51:50 | FAILED | 81,213 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2018-07-25 16:55:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

**2017-07-27 09:06:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre has cut but not deep ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Front Bumper insecure ()

**2017-07-27 09:06:16 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Bumper insecure ()
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre has cut but not deep ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- PRS: Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- PRS: Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

**2016-07-28 15:10:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear rear light lencess missing

**2016-07-27 13:09:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear rear light lencess missing
- FAIL: Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FAIL: Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- FAIL: Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

**2015-05-01 12:53:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2014-04-23 17:07:57 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2014-04-23 17:07:57 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2013-05-02 16:28:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: all 4 tyres perishin

**2013-04-30 14:54:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- USER ENTERED: all 4 tyres perishin

**2012-05-02 15:28:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2012-05-02 15:28:54 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- PRS: Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2011-04-08 14:15:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre

**2010-04-23 13:53:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2009-04-21 12:33:48 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2007-06-21 11:51:50 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: front and rear brake pads low
- USER ENTERED: offside front fog light missing

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DF04FDM is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DF04FDM. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-23.
