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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW04NBB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 25 Apr 2017
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,180 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202617 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,063 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,526 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,582 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012 13 Jun 20266 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,598 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 13 Jun 20268 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,560 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010 13 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,690 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,790 MI
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SW04NBB was registered on 2004-06-17
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