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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FE53UCL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 11 Nov 2019
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,075 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cutting inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))
8 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 164,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 160,821 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 152,101 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2017 5 Jun 20268 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 152,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,601 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 142,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,225 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015 5 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,672 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,938 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,501 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,207 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 111,207 MI
5 Jun 20265 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,925 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011 5 Jun 20265 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,509 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,410 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202624 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,733 MI
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FE53UCL was registered on 2003-09-15
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