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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW04SUZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2022
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,458 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,458 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,507 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021 10 Jun 202615 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,260 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019 10 Jun 202615 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,059 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018 10 Jun 202625 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,021 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- both rear tyres worn on inside edge
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,345 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202626 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,170 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015 10 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,116 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2014 10 Jun 20269 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,547 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2013 10 Jun 20269 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,918 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,031 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,367 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2010 10 Jun 20267 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,797 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2009 10 Jun 202616 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,995 MI
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SW04SUZ was registered on 2004-03-10
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