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FP53THK
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration FP53THK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 92,632 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,212 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,141 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- parking brake efficiency just met
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
12 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,547 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- rear floors corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- rear floors corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,879 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal perishing
- Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal perishing
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,479 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2021 4 Jun 202624 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,644 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2018 4 Jun 202626 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,958 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2017Advisory 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)
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,581 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
- 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 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,007 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015 4 Jun 202629 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,514 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,695 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,750 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,865 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011 4 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,712 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010 4 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,354 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2009 4 Jun 202620 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,886 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008 4 Jun 20266 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,649 MI
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FP53THK was registered on 2003-10-24
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