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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OU54XYY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 18 Apr 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 133,410 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,571 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
11 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,998 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2021 1 Jul 20265 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,149 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- tpms light on
4 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- tpms light on
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,278 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019 1 Jul 20267 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,448 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
12 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,242 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 902,219 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016 1 Jul 202620 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
1 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,367 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015 1 Jul 20262 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,212 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
19 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,391 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 1 Jul 202620 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,979 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012 1 Jul 202631 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,719 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,190 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010 1 Jul 20262 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,563 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2009 1 Jul 20261 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,188 MI
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OU54XYY was registered on 2004-09-09
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