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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration DF52BOU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 28 Aug 2020
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,120 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,835 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,026 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,146 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear handbrake performance slightly low compared to offside
- oil leak
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
26 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear handbrake performance slightly low compared to offside
- oil leak
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,400 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear 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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,413 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,270 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014 20 Jun 202613 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
14 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,461 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,461 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,037 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
31 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,922 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2011 20 Jun 202631 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,623 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010 20 Jun 202625 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
4 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,367 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,481 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2009 20 Jun 20266 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,999 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2008 20 Jun 20261 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,219 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2007 20 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!
DF52BOU was registered on 2003-02-17
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