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OG53JAT
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration OG53JAT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
25 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 146,350 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 146,350 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,580 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Undertrays fitted
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,062 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2025 3 Jul 202624 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,062 MI
3 Jul 202627 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe x 1 at nearside rear area of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear, front and central leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner friction face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,647 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,222 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,362 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal perished
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,809 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- undertrays covering underside of vehicle
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,601 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Hand brake effort low
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working in behind illuminated ring (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels have one wheel nut missing each (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish and crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear leading arm bushes worn slightly, attached to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear tyre down to 1.61 mm-on the limit Dangerous
- Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section,next to drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- condition of wipers unknown (due to washers inoperative)
- Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated advise renewing (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front spotlamp insecure and nearside front inner plastic wheel arch damaged,advise attention asap
- Offside Rear tyre 1.70 mm ,advise renewing asap
10 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,400 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover fitted
- Under trays fitted
18 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,356 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front inner track rod has slightly play
11 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,830 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,830 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,394 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,727 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013 3 Jul 20263 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
30 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,209 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,372 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,372 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,696 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2010 3 Jul 202624 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,811 MI
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OG53JAT was registered on 2004-12-24
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