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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration AP52APF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 10 Jul 2019
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,940 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear both shock absorbers corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged covering (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear both shock absorbers corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged covering (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,464 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe broken marked with yellow chauk (7.1.2)
3 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 148,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe broken marked with yellow chauk (7.1.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,099 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017 19 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,978 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 19 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,973 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,999 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2013 19 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,924 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2012 19 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,338 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,981 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010 19 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,415 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2010 19 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 71,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
25 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,605 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,368 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,247 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2007 19 Jun 20262 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 41,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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AP52APF was registered on 2003-02-05
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