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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX52MXY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 04 Apr 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 177,552 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2017 13 Jun 20262 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 177,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 167,063 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 160,615 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 152,198 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
25 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 152,198 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 144,433 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 144,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 137,743 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 134,149 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 127,809 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 119,401 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202628 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 119,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
27 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 107,801 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2008 13 Jun 20261 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 99,677 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2007 13 Jun 20261 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 99,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) Dangerous
- Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
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AX52MXY was registered on 2003-02-04
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