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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FS53UNA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 10 Dec 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,423 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,335 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- engine and chassis covers fitted
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front also close to 10 years old date code2015 (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,415 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- engine covers fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- engine covers fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,894 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023 5 Jun 202616 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 68,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,383 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back under mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,711 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,736 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,731 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back in the mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,499 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning lamp on
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back in mounting brackets (3.6.B.2c)
30 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,499 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back in mounting brackets (3.6.B.2c)
- brake pad warning lamp on
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,907 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake warning light on
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,048 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,099 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2016 5 Jun 202618 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,976 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2015 5 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,045 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2014 5 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,515 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,390 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 16,390 MI
5 Jun 202611 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,264 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202611 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 14,264 MI
5 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,984 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202619 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,024 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2008 5 Jun 20262 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 7,973 MI
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FS53UNA was registered on 2003-11-21
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