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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT04XVL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 27 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 172,258 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
21 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 172,258 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,201 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,819 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,161 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,955 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,653 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
12 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 112,653 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,070 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,570 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019 22 Jun 202611 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,270 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- all discs poor condition
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,010 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- rear brake disc poor condition
18 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,530 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016 22 Jun 202611 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,304 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015 22 Jun 202619 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,072 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 22 Jun 202622 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,949 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013 22 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,992 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2012 22 Jun 202628 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,680 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2011 22 Jun 202628 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,088 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,206 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2009 22 Jun 202621 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 27,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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HT04XVL was registered on 2004-08-20
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