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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CT03RHX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 May 2024
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,011 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- underside of vehicle has surface rust to items
- under trays/sill covers fitted
- Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,563 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,654 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2022 17 Jun 202619 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,772 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tear deep enough to shop cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,072 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
4 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 134,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,298 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,875 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2018 17 Jun 20266 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall bulge (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe above fuel tank to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning lamp on at dash (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- n/s/front tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,584 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,301 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016 17 Jun 202617 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,734 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,547 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,945 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 17 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,589 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,461 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,175 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,175 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,706 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2009 17 Jun 202610 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,706 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2008 17 Jun 20263 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,990 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2007 17 Jun 20263 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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CT03RHX was registered on 2003-04-11
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