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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FA54PRX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,644 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,337 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2022 4 Jun 202612 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,203 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021 4 Jun 202612 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,661 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake lever has little reserve travel. recomend inspection/adjustment.
7 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,435 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,567 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit reccomend imediate replacement. also traking check/adjustment. (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,459 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017 4 Jun 202631 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,716 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016 4 Jun 202614 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,176 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 4 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
23 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,923 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014 4 Jun 202622 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
23 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,605 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,605 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,742 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012 4 Jun 202631 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,818 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 4 Jun 202613 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,033 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2010 4 Jun 20264 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,055 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2009 4 Jun 202623 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,462 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2008 4 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!
FA54PRX was registered on 2004-12-02
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