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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV53EBA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 27 Apr 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,423 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
15 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,521 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
15 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,521 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
16 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,824 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- both front flexible brake hoses perishing
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,762 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- both front flexible brake hoses perishing
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,126 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 27 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,338 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015 27 Jun 202613 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,327 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 27 Jun 202613 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,901 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
21 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,400 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2012 27 Jun 202620 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,142 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2012 27 Jun 202622 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,890 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2011 27 Jun 202610 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,372 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2010 27 Jun 202619 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,017 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,818 MI
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OV53EBA was registered on 2004-01-19
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