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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CE03FCD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 172,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front jacking point missing
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 170,963 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Propshaft universal joint worn ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 166,972 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 166,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 161,896 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear control bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin more so offside brake pads (3.5.1g)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens missing
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear control bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 156,065 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
31 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 156,065 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 150,781 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 150,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 147,493 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 147,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,267 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2013 18 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 141,167 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012 18 Jun 20268 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 119,348 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2011 18 Jun 20267 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 119,340 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
6 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 99,422 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,584 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2009 18 Jun 202627 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 77,372 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 77,372 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,499 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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CE03FCD was registered on 2003-03-01
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