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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AP03FNT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 29 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 224,929 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Airbag light came on while engine running but went out
- handbrake lever has little reserve travel
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 215,762 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- handbrake lever has little reserve travel
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 215,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- handbrake lever has little reserve travel
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 205,384 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- DPF fitted at time of test but D Cat inside vehicle on retest
14 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 205,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Dpf removed. (8.2.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
2 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 205,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 193,156 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 177,960 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,706 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,804 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,815 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,091 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016 15 Jun 202629 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,361 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,810 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,655 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2013 15 Jun 202617 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,884 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 105,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 99,893 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,851 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,572 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2009 15 Jun 202612 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 85,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 78,094 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2008 15 Jun 202615 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 71,145 MI
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AP03FNT was registered on 2003-06-20
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