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ST04XYY
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration ST04XYY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Mar 2027
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
21
Passes
14
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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171 Total Defects Recorded
20 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 131,798 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
11 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 131,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,912 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
20 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,589 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. system requires adjustment or repair.
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
1 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,774 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
23 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
7 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,053 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear beside fuel tank and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear beside fuel tank and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,744 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,436 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear battery tray corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side wash slightly damaged also (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side wash slightly damaged also (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear battery tray corroded
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,753 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Surface rust starting on inner sills
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Surface rust starting on inner sills
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,342 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust front flexi section
- Exhaust cat section broken up inside
- Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills and floor area
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust front flexi section
- Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills and floor area
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust cat section broken up inside
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,565 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
- Surface rust to rear wheel arches and inner sills
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
- Surface rust to rear wheel arches and inner sills
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,249 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Surface rust to nearside and offside inner sills
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre exhaust hanger broken, but system still supported
17 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,249 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Surface rust to nearside and offside inner sills
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre exhaust hanger broken, but system still supported
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,932 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2016 15 Jun 20263 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
24 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,399 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015 15 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,571 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,755 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013 15 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,032 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2012 15 Jun 20262 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,051 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2011 15 Jun 202614 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,192 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,657 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009 15 Jun 202622 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,996 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2009 15 Jun 202621 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,417 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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