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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FD04LBJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 09 Oct 2020
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 206,455 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,611 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019 5 Jun 20267 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 170,244 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Tyres Have Sidewall Damage
6 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 170,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyres Have Sidewall Damage
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,778 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both nearside tyres have damage to sidewalls
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 149,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both nearside tyres have damage to sidewalls
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,896 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 134,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,350 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,915 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,406 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 103,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,922 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,242 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
14 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 84,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,003 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2009Advisory 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)
16 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,786 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2008 5 Jun 202616 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 68,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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FD04LBJ was registered on 2004-05-07
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