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SW54FTF
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW54FTF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,019 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rust under car
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 72,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rust under car
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 72,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rust under car
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,677 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,802 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
14 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 68,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,313 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- oil on engine
- corrosion on various suspension components and on underbody,front and rear
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with electrical tape (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 66,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with electrical tape (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- corrosion on various suspension components and on underbody,front and rear
- oil on engine
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,963 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2022 10 Jun 202622 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 64,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,470 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,592 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020 10 Jun 20268 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe blown/leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
13 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,770 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
13 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,200 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under cover's fitted
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,200 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- under cover's fitted
16 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,353 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- slight axle and component corrosion
14 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front slight binding of o/s/f brake calliper
- slight axle and component corrosion
- Oil leak engine sump and rocker cover ()
- Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,591 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- engine and under covers obscuring view of component's.
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,591 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine and under covers obscuring view of component's.
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,940 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015 10 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,940 MI
10 Jun 202623 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,621 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 10 Jun 202621 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,734 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2013 10 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,399 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2012 10 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,704 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,185 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010 10 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,113 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009 10 Jun 202619 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,089 MI
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SW54FTF was registered on 2004-12-03
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