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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV04WPM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 10 Oct 2020
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,440 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,440 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,014 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,014 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,550 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,550 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- front and rear number plate fonts have an effect on the letters but are still readable from the prescribed distance
- top and bottom engine covers and sill covers fitted
7 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,228 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers & under-trays fitted
11 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,631 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2016 29 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,601 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,361 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,834 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,476 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,445 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)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,698 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,351 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2010 29 Jun 202619 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,410 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,410 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,725 MI
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OV04WPM was registered on 2004-05-11
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