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FA54MJK
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration FA54MJK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
23 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,075 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills side skirts fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills side skirts fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,093 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202625 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 157,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 155,445 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,919 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake pad wear indicator on
- All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
8 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 150,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears above tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear registration plate obscured With tint (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front registration plate obscured With tint (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad wear indicator on
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,076 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Number plate tinted
- Rear Lights tinted
- Front Number plate tinted
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted rear
9 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 143,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted rear
- All lights tinted front and rear
- Front Number plate tinted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Number plate tinted
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
22 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 143,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- All lights tinted
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Number plate tinted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Front Number plate tinted
- Brake warning light on
1 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,743 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,536 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,360 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 5 Jun 202628 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,202 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,352 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,757 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2011 5 Jun 202625 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,243 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2011 5 Jun 202624 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
9 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,934 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,889 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2009 5 Jun 202625 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,175 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2008 5 Jun 202623 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,175 MI
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FA54MJK was registered on 2004-09-25
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