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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR04HCH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 11 Oct 2022
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 205,133 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 199,693 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 indicators (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- handbrake travel high but still works to required effort
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 189,191 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 189,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has been driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 182,604 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019 7 Jun 202611 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 182,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 174,085 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 174,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 162,941 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- child seats fitted
6 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 162,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
- child seats fitted
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,576 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,037 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2015Advisory 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)
8 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 126,177 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,177 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,841 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2013 7 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,050 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012 7 Jun 202612 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,036 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2011 7 Jun 202612 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,147 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,044 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2009 7 Jun 202613 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,748 MI
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LR04HCH was registered on 2004-03-31
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