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SW04NBN
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW04NBN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 04 Oct 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
5 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,894 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion underside of vehicle
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- slight oil leak
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,846 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear discs corroded pads at 3mm
- Nearside Rear brake backing plate scuffing
25 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake backing plate scuffing
- rear discs corroded pads at 3mm
- front brake discs no surface
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,442 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion/ lipping on front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)
3 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive carbon monoxide emissions high at idle test and at fast idle tests (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box leaking and hanging bracket broken off of side of silencer (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s/r showing mostly white light (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f sidelamp not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front support bracket broken/corroded (7.1.1)
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,548 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front door strap broken but door still secure
11 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front door strap broken but door still secure
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,061 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2016 13 Jun 20268 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,459 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,768 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
25 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,703 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,533 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,117 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2011 13 Jun 202624 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,964 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,039 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2009 13 Jun 20262 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
30 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,346 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW04NBN was registered on 2004-06-24
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