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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration MF54FDV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 27 Sep 2020
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 264,846 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
24 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 264,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 257,951 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 250,466 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front position lamps dim
- engine management lamp illuminated
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear 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)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 240,163 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 240,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 224,251 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 224,148 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)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory 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)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 209,854 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
5 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 190,075 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2014 23 Jun 20265 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 190,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 165,942 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 165,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 143,765 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012 23 Jun 202629 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 143,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 125,264 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 23 Jun 202613 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 125,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
18 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 114,536 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2010 23 Jun 20263 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 102,525 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 79,152 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2008 23 Jun 202610 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 79,152 MI
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MF54FDV was registered on 2004-09-10
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