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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT53CHL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 03 Aug 2024
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 237,824 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024 26 Jun 202618 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 231,383 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 227,010 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
- Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 215,415 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 26 Jun 202617 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 203,324 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- slight play in steering rack inner joints
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 202,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak slight ()
- Parking brake needs slight adjustment
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
1 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 197,290 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 191,709 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017 26 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 187,249 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 173,445 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2015 26 Jun 202610 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 173,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,419 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,995 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 26 Jun 20269 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,227 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012 26 Jun 202615 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,321 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2011 26 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,915 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2010 26 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,513 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009 26 Jun 20261 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,587 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HT53CHL was registered on 2004-02-06
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