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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV04YBC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 06 Nov 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,454 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r tyre worn low
- n/s/f tyre worn low
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,683 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,485 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2019 27 Jun 202617 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,316 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- parking brake effort low (16%)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,463 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,463 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- 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)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,105 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,425 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202628 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
6 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,083 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,466 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,690 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
8 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
2 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,958 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011 27 Jun 20261 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,619 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
30 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,346 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009 27 Jun 202618 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,118 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2008 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV04YBC was registered on 2004-04-22
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