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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration AX52MYA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 17 Dec 2018
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 204,807 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 204,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 195,751 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f and o/s/f pads low
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
23 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 195,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f and o/s/f pads low
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
7 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 188,855 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside wiper blade alittle loose
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 188,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance as dim (1.1.A.3d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer where mount ripped out (7.1.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside wiper blade alittle loose
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 175,187 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 175,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 158,822 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 158,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,179 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2013 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 145,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 138,258 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 131,388 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 131,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 126,068 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 126,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 119,180 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 119,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
18 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 108,107 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 108,107 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 91,467 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2007 13 Jun 202618 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,462 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2007 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AX52MYA was registered on 2003-01-31
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