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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AF53RJY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 19 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,498 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2027 18 Jun 202614 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 142,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,427 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing slightly corroded
- Nearside Front wing slightly corroded
5 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,619 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,519 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2023 18 Jun 202625 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,469 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing slightly corroded
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,925 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,420 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,635 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019 18 Jun 202622 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,060 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018 18 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,013 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 18 Jun 202627 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,166 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,356 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,115 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 18 Jun 202618 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,644 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 18 Jun 202618 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,819 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 18 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,393 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 18 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,053 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 18 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,786 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 18 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
23 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,089 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 18 Jun 202617 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,845 MI
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AF53RJY was registered on 2003-09-01
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