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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CT03TSX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 21 Nov 2020
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,250 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap sealing device perishing
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Front 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))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- undertray fitted obscuring some components
- sill covers fitted
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Front 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))
- undertrays fitted obscuring some components
- outer sill covers fitted
- fuel cap sealing device perishing
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,887 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,786 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front shock absorbers/lower spring seats getting rusty
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- both rear suspension springs rusty
- plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
- rear of nearside sill/jacking point area getting rusty
2 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,839 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- under tray
- sill covers fitted
- engine cover
- Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
2 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- under tray
- sill covers fitted
- engine cover
- Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,967 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,591 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 19 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,440 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,941 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 19 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,991 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 19 Jun 202612 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,788 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 19 Jun 202611 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
25 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,363 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 19 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,035 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009 19 Jun 202627 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,322 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 19 Jun 202620 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,652 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2007 19 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!
CT03TSX was registered on 2003-03-01
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