free car check
SW04JBY
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW04JBY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 May 2019
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
⚠️
61 Total Defects Recorded
19 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 155,566 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Oil leak ()
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,918 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018 11 Jun 202625 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,922 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit sand stepped (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear handbrake low effort
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and stepped (4.1.E.1)
24 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working corroded (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and stepped (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear handbrake low effort
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit sand stepped (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,012 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2016 11 Jun 20267 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,273 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015 11 Jun 202617 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,529 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014 11 Jun 202625 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,683 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,569 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,346 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,856 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 68,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 68,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,599 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2010 11 Jun 20266 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,116 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202615 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,794 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2008 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW04JBY was registered on 2004-05-18
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.