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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FE53UTO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 06 Jul 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,459 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2019 4 Jun 20267 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,235 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Central Under side off vehicle scrapped
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,389 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017 4 Jun 202618 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel excessive ttravel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
20 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,737 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2016 4 Jun 20264 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 103,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
18 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,117 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,879 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014 4 Jun 202629 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
30 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,838 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,838 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,052 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,745 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 4 Jun 202613 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,614 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 4 Jun 202629 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,686 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 4 Jun 202631 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,169 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 4 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,308 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FE53UTO was registered on 2003-09-01
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