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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FJ03WTP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 06 Jan 2023
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,396 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023 4 Jun 20261 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,467 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,287 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- rear shock upper piston areas corroded
- parking brake low readings and lever travel
- brake pipes corroding
- Front suspension arms rear bushes play strong advise
- Front brake hoses splitting
- 3x tyres on limit
7 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,287 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake hoses splitting
- rear shock upper piston areas corroded
- parking brake low readings and lever travel
- brake pipes corroding
- Front suspension arms rear bushes play strong advise
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 3x tyres on limit
16 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also arm rear bush exccessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre 4.0mm outer edges also worn ()
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,904 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Rear tyre low
2 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,170 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
1 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,161 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,502 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
16 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,493 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)
- Offside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,032 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013 4 Jun 202626 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,871 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012 4 Jun 20266 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,627 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011 4 Jun 20269 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,444 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2010 4 Jun 202617 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,423 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2009 4 Jun 202617 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,691 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2008 4 Jun 202629 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,292 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2007 4 Jun 202629 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
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FJ03WTP was registered on 2003-03-04
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