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MF54FEV
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration MF54FEV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 03 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,098 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- general surface corrosion under body
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- general surface corrosion under body
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,004 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- sill covers and engine cover fitted
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,841 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,123 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,013 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022 22 Jun 202616 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,284 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2021 22 Jun 20268 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,848 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front wipers slightly smearing
- fuel cap seal perished
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap seal perished
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- front wipers slightly smearing
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,114 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2018 22 Jun 20269 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,706 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- both rear coil springs corroded
7 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,826 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2016 22 Jun 20265 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
9 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,824 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,092 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,854 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,011 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
26 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,515 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,701 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2010 22 Jun 20269 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
12 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,525 MI
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MF54FEV was registered on 2004-09-02
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