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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV54BZG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 13 Sep 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 217,344 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 217,344 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 204,493 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin brake pipes slightly corroded around the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to o/s/r hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 185,780 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,007 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin pipes around tank (1.1.11 (c))
- under covers fitted making inspection difficult
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to flexy hose and recommend change before next MOT (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear heat shield deteriorating
15 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 173,007 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under covers fitted making inspection difficult
- rear heat shield deteriorating
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to flexy hose and recommend change before next MOT (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin pipes around tank (1.1.11 (c))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,498 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,555 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted making inspection difficult
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,555 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- sill covers fitted making inspection difficult
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,272 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2019 3 Jul 202611 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,115 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2018 3 Jul 202610 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,277 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017 3 Jul 202614 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,715 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,447 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2015 3 Jul 202619 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,472 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,787 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013 3 Jul 202621 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,460 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
24 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,347 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2011 3 Jul 20265 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,483 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2009 3 Jul 202614 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,732 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2008 3 Jul 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!
OV54BZG was registered on 2004-11-15
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