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2004 BMW M3
General Information
- Registration OU53XEY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model M3
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3246cc
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- Expires 20 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,474 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front WASHER JET MISSING
- Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HANDBRAKE VERY HIGH (1.1.6 (d))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured WATER INGRESS (4.4.3 (a))
27 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured WATER INGRESS (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HANDBRAKE VERY HIGH (1.1.6 (d))
- Nearside Front WASHER JET MISSING
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,662 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2025 3 Jul 20268 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,003 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024 3 Jul 202629 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,579 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2024 3 Jul 202623 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,415 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear diff leaking
- Rear both rear outer cv gaitors starting to leak grease
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,411 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear small amount of grease on both outer cv gaitors
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,971 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,300 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,031 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,031 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,643 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,657 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017 3 Jul 20262 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,928 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,414 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2014 3 Jul 20266 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,031 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2013 3 Jul 20266 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,031 MI
3 Jul 202621 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,346 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2012 3 Jul 20262 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,082 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,078 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2010 3 Jul 20266 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,448 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,265 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008 3 Jul 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,834 MI
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OU53XEY was registered on 2004-06-25
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