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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FP53TFU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 02 Aug 2020
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,992 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2020 3 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,499 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,296 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush on front lower arm) (2.4.G.2)
2 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush on front lower arm) (2.4.G.2)
2 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,721 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake low on nearside (3.7.B.5b)
2 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,721 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake low on nearside (3.7.B.5b)
18 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,656 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016 3 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,921 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 3 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,928 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014 3 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,079 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013 3 Jun 202625 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,763 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012 3 Jun 20265 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,222 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,116 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 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)
4 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,576 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2009 3 Jun 202623 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,912 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2008 3 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,556 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2007 3 Jun 20264 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,339 MI
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FP53TFU was registered on 2003-11-17
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