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SW53ABK
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW53ABK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
19 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,391 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,551 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,229 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,799 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018 10 Jun 20265 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,239 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017Advisory 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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,397 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 10 Jun 202622 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,250 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,641 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014 10 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,365 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,052 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,599 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2011 10 Jun 20264 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,332 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010 10 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,379 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009 10 Jun 202628 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,152 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 45,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
8 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,518 MI
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SW53ABK was registered on 2004-01-23
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