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SF04RTA
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SF04RTA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 03 Feb 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
4 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 180,711 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s hand brake low
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 165,375 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes corroded
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- rear coil springs corroded
16 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 165,375 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- rear coil springs corroded
- brake pipes corroded
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,474 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,499 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 137,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,012 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 131,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 125,585 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012 11 Jun 20262 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 125,531 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 116,246 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 116,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 104,148 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20269 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 104,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
14 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,127 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,881 MI
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SF04RTA was registered on 2004-07-30
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