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AV53WHM
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration AV53WHM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,464 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,989 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,825 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,526 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,315 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 61,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,424 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017 13 Jun 202626 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs worn
- rear brake pads and discs worn
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,708 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,686 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,662 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2013 13 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,130 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,415 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,295 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010 13 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,688 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,995 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2008 13 Jun 202620 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,655 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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AV53WHM was registered on 2003-10-14
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