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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration MB04MWX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 15 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 199,813 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
13 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 194,034 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Underside corroded & undersealed
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,037 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- under-body corroded front to rear including suspension components, rear subframe also in various places
- Offside Rear inner sill repaired and covered in under-seal
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,850 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
7 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 160,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe to flexi hose mounting not attached to car (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,714 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2022 23 Jun 20269 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,924 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,260 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020 23 Jun 202610 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,351 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2019 23 Jun 202627 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,516 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres wearing inside edge
27 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 147,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Front drop links (2.4.G.1)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Osr tyre bold out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres wearing inside edge
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,706 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre wearing inside edge but not excessive (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 144,706 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre wearing inside edge but not excessive (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 141,445 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 141,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 137,395 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,156 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,774 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2013 23 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,701 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,815 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2011 23 Jun 20262 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,723 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2010 23 Jun 202628 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,802 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2009 23 Jun 202628 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,335 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2008 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
MB04MWX was registered on 2004-03-29
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