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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AF53WZK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 134,049 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
19 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 134,049 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,708 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,040 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,264 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,873 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,355 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,186 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019 18 Jun 20263 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,476 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,549 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,629 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2016 18 Jun 202615 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,804 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2015 18 Jun 202611 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,994 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,880 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2013 18 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,411 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 18 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,310 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2011 18 Jun 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,738 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,200 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2009 18 Jun 202613 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,205 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,715 MI
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AF53WZK was registered on 2003-09-04
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