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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CU03PDY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 05 Feb 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 104,022 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,665 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026 22 Jun 202611 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,221 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush prompt replacement is strongly advised!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,415 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PROMPT REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
12 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PROMPT REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,376 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,682 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021 22 Jun 202614 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,622 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020 22 Jun 202625 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,998 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,210 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,568 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
- Undertrays fitted.
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Undertrays fitted.
- Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
- Oil leak ()
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,898 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016 22 Jun 202615 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,898 MI
22 Jun 20261 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,251 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015 22 Jun 202630 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,807 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,792 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,826 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012 22 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,132 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2011 22 Jun 202621 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,604 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2011 22 Jun 202618 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,405 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010 22 Jun 202623 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,621 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2009 22 Jun 202619 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,357 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2008 22 Jun 202619 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 17,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
19 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,940 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2007 22 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!
CU03PDY was registered on 2003-06-24
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