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MB04GFU
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration MB04GFU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 30 Oct 2020
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,103 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coolant leak ()
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear low air in tyre
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Coolant leak ()
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear low air in tyre
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Coolant leak ()
- Front Coolant leak ()
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,936 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,427 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested would cause damage to the engine due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- Coolant leak ()
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,041 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,931 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,929 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,998 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014 22 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,934 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 22 Jun 202620 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,058 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,058 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
11 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,928 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,518 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2010 22 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,987 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2009 22 Jun 202623 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,486 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2008 22 Jun 202620 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,024 MI
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MB04GFU was registered on 2004-02-01
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