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SF04ZNC
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration SF04ZNC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
27 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting complete side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- various underside corrosion
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak suspect water pump ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to flexi mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))
7 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,248 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2021 12 Jun 20264 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,146 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,146 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,198 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,962 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018 12 Jun 202627 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,827 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,813 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,248 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,843 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,054 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,834 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2011 12 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,189 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2010 12 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,952 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2009 12 Jun 202626 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,565 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2008 12 Jun 202626 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,565 MI
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SF04ZNC was registered on 2004-03-31
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