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OV54BZD
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration OV54BZD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 180,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch within 30cm of lower arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Nylon core exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,861 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front to middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 172,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Control arm lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Control arm lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front to middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,801 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024 2 Jul 20265 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,405 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023 2 Jul 20268 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,119 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022 2 Jul 202610 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,174 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021 2 Jul 20269 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
7 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,789 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer tread bands
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer tread bands
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front brake hose has started to crack
6 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake hose has started to crack
- Offside Rear tyre is cracking on the inner side wall and has a nail in the tread
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer tread bands
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer tread bands
29 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,689 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,554 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre.
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre.
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,929 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,570 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
18 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,985 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,050 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013 2 Jul 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,633 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,157 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2011 2 Jul 202622 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,881 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010 2 Jul 202622 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,325 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2009 2 Jul 20266 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,791 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2008 2 Jul 202619 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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OV54BZD was registered on 2004-11-09
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