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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ML54PCX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 10 Nov 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,401 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cuts (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- 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)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,513 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,369 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,406 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,955 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,865 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 18 Jun 20262 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,497 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 18 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
31 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,928 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 18 Jun 202631 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
18 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,535 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2010 18 Jun 202613 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,166 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2009 18 Jun 20266 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,127 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008 18 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML54PCX was registered on 2004-10-22
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