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AF53RMU
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration AF53RMU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 250,291 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
16 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 249,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 236,015 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake wear lamp illuminated
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both flexis (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 236,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake wear lamp illuminated
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both flexis (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 221,028 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- break pipes greased
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (both) (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 221,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- break pipes greased
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (both) (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 204,581 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 190,024 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015 16 Jun 202610 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 189,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 176,010 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 176,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 160,741 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 145,573 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 145,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 142,761 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2011Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 129,720 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010 16 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 129,720 MI
16 Jun 202611 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 115,173 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009 16 Jun 202613 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 112,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 93,720 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 78,987 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2007 16 Jun 20267 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 78,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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AF53RMU was registered on 2003-09-01
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