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LR54FRV
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LR54FRV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
26 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 183,694 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025 11 Jun 20265 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 179,128 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024 11 Jun 20265 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 179,128 MI
11 Jun 202621 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,182 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- General under body corrosion
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 174,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, within 30 cms of seat belt mounting, in drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan, within 30 cms of seat belt mounting, in drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- nearside and offside sill covers fitted, unable to fully assess outer sills
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,236 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 171,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 169,701 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 169,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 165,081 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
25 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 165,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side light and fog light not working (4.10 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,071 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,277 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and under trays fitted
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
12 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 147,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine cover and under trays fitted
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,354 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
18 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 133,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,362 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,528 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
30 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 119,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
22 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,298 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Inner Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,388 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,388 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
2 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,285 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,523 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,550 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2009 11 Jun 202610 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,711 MI
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LR54FRV was registered on 2004-09-27
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