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SW54DYM
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW54DYM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,356 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 75,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,933 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Wiper rubber torn
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,925 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018 12 Jun 20269 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,527 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017 12 Jun 202626 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,292 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2016 12 Jun 202617 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,473 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,862 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
14 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,277 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2013 12 Jun 202620 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,726 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,387 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011 12 Jun 202620 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,287 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2010 12 Jun 202626 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,417 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2009 12 Jun 202630 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,416 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 12 Jun 202630 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,416 MI
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SW54DYM was registered on 2004-11-19
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