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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT04XNE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 25 Aug 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 70,040 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2026 23 Jun 202619 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 64,538 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,677 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2024 23 Jun 202614 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 59,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
19 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,551 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,383 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount to Gearbox broken. (6.1.2 (a))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 45,719 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake imbalance 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 45,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake imbalance 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 37,211 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 30,727 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019 23 Jun 202621 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 30,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,785 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
20 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,183 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2017 23 Jun 202619 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 28,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
24 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,627 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2016 23 Jun 202621 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 26,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
18 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,812 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015 23 Jun 202615 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,167 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 23,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,686 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 23 Jun 202621 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 19,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,639 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2012 23 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 15,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 12,909 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2011 23 Jun 202617 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,902 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 9,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,291 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2009 23 Jun 202616 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,059 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009 23 Jun 20264 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 6,206 MI
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HT04XNE was registered on 2004-06-29
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