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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration SF04RGJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 26 Aug 2020
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,879 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,508 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,272 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Oil leak ()
9 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,957 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- oil leak
5 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on with side lights (1.4.A.2h)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both front to frear at tank (2.2.D.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- oil leak
3 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,369 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,066 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,919 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014 11 Jun 20268 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,130 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,879 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012 11 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,900 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
13 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,134 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010 11 Jun 202610 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 59,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,838 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2009 11 Jun 20268 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 50,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,879 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008 11 Jun 202619 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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SF04RGJ was registered on 2004-08-12
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