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FN03EAA
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration FN03EAA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
27 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Flashing (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch Upper Shock Absorber Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Plastic Covers Fitted Too Outer Sills
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspect Filler O S R Wheel Arch
- Surface Corrosion In All Areas
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,152 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- suspect body filler n/s rear arch
- parking performance on limit
15 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking performance on limit
- suspect body filler n/s rear arch
25 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,652 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in inner steering rack ends
- Offside rear wheel arch filled
22 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear wheel arch filled
- Play in inner steering rack ends
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,865 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016 5 Jun 20266 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 113,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,246 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2015 5 Jun 202619 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,194 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2014Advisory 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)
2 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,122 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,679 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2011 5 Jun 20263 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,824 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2010 5 Jun 20263 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 59,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
18 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,396 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,982 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202619 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,494 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007 5 Jun 20267 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,493 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2007 5 Jun 20266 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FN03EAA was registered on 2003-03-01
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