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SW54FTO
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration SW54FTO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,849 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- some underside body corrosion - getting heavy in places
- some suspension components front and rear including rear sub-frame - corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine - almost too excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and park brake (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across body and going towards front - corroded VERY almost too excess (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour both - back up side lights illuminated (orange) (4.2.3 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- some underside body corrosion - getting heavy in places
- some suspension components front and rear including rear sub-frame - corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine - almost too excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across body and going towards front - corroded VERY almost too excess (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Body component corroded and likely to cause injury battery tray (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- surface corrotion under vehicle
- cannot fully inspect underside of vehicle due to undertrays
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,474 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,056 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,351 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
20 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 133,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,034 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,219 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017 10 Jun 20263 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,028 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 10 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,028 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,700 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,504 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,385 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 10 Jun 202612 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,114 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2011 10 Jun 202612 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
14 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,155 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010 10 Jun 202613 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
16 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,860 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2009 10 Jun 202610 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,715 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,128 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008 10 Jun 20266 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
- Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
- Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
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SW54FTO was registered on 2004-12-09
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