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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration AM03ZYA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 16 Dec 2022
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 179,748 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 172,460 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside 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))
1 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 172,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear 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))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,676 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020 16 Jun 202614 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,744 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 148,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,840 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad light on
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- brake pad light on
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,826 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,214 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,125 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- 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)
18 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,136 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015 16 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,524 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2013 16 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
30 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,391 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,391 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,942 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2012 16 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,053 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 16 Jun 202624 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,704 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2010 16 Jun 20261 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,611 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2008 16 Jun 20261 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,767 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007 16 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 46,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,050 MI
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AM03ZYA was registered on 2003-03-07
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