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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GL54LCG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 22 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 110,765 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,750 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
23 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,935 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2025 23 Jun 202613 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point within 30cm of rear arm (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not fully return (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,929 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023 23 Jun 202611 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,565 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, covers fitted impairing full view (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, covers fitted impairing full view (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,603 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021 23 Jun 202612 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,169 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020 23 Jun 202615 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,936 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,660 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,366 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,265 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2016 23 Jun 202618 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,585 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2015 23 Jun 202615 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,014 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2014 23 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,689 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2013 23 Jun 202610 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,748 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,169 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2011 23 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,056 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2010 23 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
20 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,720 MI
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GL54LCG was registered on 2004-12-31
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