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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ST54CTF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 14 Jan 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,018 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust Flange Fixings Corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe - Cat Flange (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Small Cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust Flange Fixings Corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe - Cat Flange (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Small Cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,402 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- exhaust system slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- exhaust system slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,920 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,074 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
24 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,210 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
24 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
27 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,468 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,468 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,057 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
6 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,195 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,264 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,264 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,514 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2011 11 Jun 20268 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,377 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,377 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,027 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2009 11 Jun 202622 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,375 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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ST54CTF was registered on 2004-09-29
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