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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FD53SSO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 03 Mar 2017
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,942 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017 5 Jun 20264 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,696 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 5 Jun 20263 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,024 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,788 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013 5 Jun 202631 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,237 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,846 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,844 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,822 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,361 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2009 5 Jun 202628 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,809 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008 5 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,430 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FD53SSO was registered on 2003-12-15
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