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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV54ESY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 05 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,281 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
16 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,498 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025 7 Jul 202611 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,836 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2024 7 Jul 202611 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,109 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,868 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,379 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,955 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 59,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,907 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2019 7 Jul 202618 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,032 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,075 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wiper slightly smeary but still clears screen affectively
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,507 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016 7 Jul 202622 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,939 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,024 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 7 Jul 202624 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,714 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013 7 Jul 202626 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,949 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 7 Jul 202625 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
6 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,139 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011 7 Jul 20265 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
4 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
4 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,669 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010 7 Jul 202611 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,859 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2009 7 Jul 20266 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,718 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2008 7 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!
OV54ESY was registered on 2004-10-13
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