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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FH53JVC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Jan 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,068 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
8 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,718 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015 5 Jun 20264 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,516 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
7 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 123,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,566 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 116,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,228 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 111,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,564 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,040 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2010 5 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 76,040 MI
5 Jun 20269 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,935 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2009 5 Jun 20267 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,234 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2008 5 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,987 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2007 5 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!
FH53JVC was registered on 2003-11-26
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