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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AV03FBE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 17 Oct 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,919 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing ABS Sensor (3.4.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Traction Control Light on Dash
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)
- Oil Around Engine Bay
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,616 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,068 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,068 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,141 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015 15 Jun 20269 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,804 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2014 15 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,645 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,499 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2012 15 Jun 202610 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,846 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2011 15 Jun 202616 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,626 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2010 15 Jun 202616 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,180 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2009 15 Jun 202622 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,133 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2008 15 Jun 202616 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,985 MI
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AV03FBE was registered on 2003-03-04
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